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CoStar Realty Information, Inc. Senior Manager, Accounting in Washington, District Of Columbia
Senior Manager, Accounting
Job Description
Overview
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
Role Description
The Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, will be responsible for managing the global consolidation of the Company’s financial statements including project participation for maintaining and enhancing the Company’s Oracle ERP record to report processes. This role holds a key leadership position in the controllership organization, is seen as a valuable resource to the broader finance organization and requires an ability to be an independent problem solver and strong communicator.
Key responsibilities include helping manage the monthly close process, including being responsible for the monthly close calendar and deadlines, sending communications to the broader finance organization on the status of the close and financial statements, and gathering and evaluating close metrics necessary for identifying possible process gaps and opportunities for improvement. The Senior Manager will also review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations and will be required to have a strong understanding of all parts of the financial statements and transactions, including business combinations, foreign exchange, intercompany, and consolidations. This role will also include reporting responsibilities including preparing fluctuation analyses, management reporting, and financial statements and footnotes for the Company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings.
The Senior Manager will also work closely with the financial systems team on Oracle upgrades and implementations of new functionality and maintaining and designing reports used for management and external reporting. This role will be responsible for overseeing general ledger maintenance including changes to the chart of accounts and legal entity structure and will be integral in helping execute various financial system projects as CoStar Group continues to scale for growth. The role will also be responsible for communicating with the broader finance organization to understand the needs of the business and ensure ERP updates are appropriately implemented.
The Senior Manager will also be involved in other ad hoc projects including the integration of acquired businesses, including the integration and mapping of GL systems and close processes.
The Senior Manager should be an effective leader and communicator, be organized, a problem solver, and possess a strong understanding of US GAAP. The Senior Manager should be highly adaptable to change due to Costar’s rapid growth via organic growth and acquisitions. The Senior Manager must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities:
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly close, including review of monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and analysis of monthly financial results.
Assist in a variety of aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation and maintenance.
Assist with special projects within department or as part of cross-functional teams
Research technical accounting issues.
Work with external auditors and facilitate successful completion of the annual audit including compliance with internal controls.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College.
A track record of commitment to prior employers.
12 years of experience and Bachelor’s degree, or 8 years of experience and Master’s degree, or similar blend of equivalent experience, education, and accounting credentials.
Licensed CPA
Consolidations and financial reporting experience.
Experience working in a large international public company with primary experience involved in GL close functions.
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing staff.
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
Ability to think critically and analyze data effectively.
Ability to work with financial systems design, structure and reporting .
Ability to work effectively leading and within a team to complete projects.
Experience working in a Big 4 or other regional public accounting firm.
What’s in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks
We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.
CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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