
Lead Accountant, SEC Reporting
Kapitus
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $89,700 - $143,900 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead the preparation, drafting, and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related SEC filings.
- Prepare and update financial statements, footnotes, MD&A sections, and disclosure checklists.
- Support development of quarterly earnings release materials and non-GAAP reconciliations.
- Perform and/or review XBRL tagging and filing validations.
- Manage the SEC reporting calendar and disclosure committee workflow.
- Coordinate with Legal, FP&A, HR, Tax, and Treasury.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Support or lead preparation of Form S-1 filings.
- Support IPO readiness and control enhancements.
- Research complex accounting issues and prepare technical accounting memos.
- Provide guidance on ASC 606, ASC 842, share-based compensation, FX, capitalized software, and other areas.
- Evaluate new accounting standards and support policy development.
- Partner with business stakeholders on accounting implications of new transactions.
- Ensure SEC reporting processes comply with SOX 404 expectations.
- Maintain and enhance process narratives and control documentation.
- Support quarterly reviews and annual audits with schedules and reconciliations.
- Perform and review journal entries and reconciliations.
- Validate consolidation results and data flow accuracy.
- Ensure seamless integration of close-to-reporting activities.
- Serve as central point of contact for reporting matters.
- Communicate deadlines, risks, and requirements to leadership.
- Provide informal mentorship and support future function scalability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong experience with SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K).
- Hands-on disclosure drafting experience.
- Knowledge of GAAP, SEC rules, internal controls, and SOX.
- Experience ERP software (Sage Intacct preferred); advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Analytical, structured problem solver.
- High ownership mindset.
- Collaborative and influential across teams.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually
- Health Insurance: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
- Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
- LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
- Pet and car insurance discounts.
- Financial services such as LegalShield.
- Relaxation and stress management tools, including a fully covered annual subscription to The Calm App.
- Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
- Transit Reimbursement: We also offer transit reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time
- Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity, featuring a 25% match on employee contributions, helping you plan for a secure financial future.
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Hard Skills & Tools
SEC reportingfinancial statementsXBRL taggingGAAPASC 606ASC 842journal entriesreconciliationsdisclosure draftingnon-GAAP reconciliations
Soft Skills
attention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationanalytical problem solvingcollaborationinfluentialindependencetime managementmentorshipownership mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA