Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting – Equity

Tenable

Senior Accountant at Tenable handling SEC reporting and equity management for a Nasdaq-listed company. Collaborating with finance leadership in a hybrid work environment based in Columbia, MD.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,500 - $123,166 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting information for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy), earnings releases, and Board & Committee materials
Own and manage the global equity program, including grants, vestings/exercises, ESPP, and ASC 718 stock-based compensation expense
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to equity, share-based compensation, and other assigned areas; ensure accuracy and timeliness of month-end and quarter-end close
Drive coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits; prepare audit deliverables and resolve audit inquiries with minimal supervision
Own assigned SOX 404 controls over financial reporting; identify control gaps and implement remediation as needed
Monitor FASB and SEC accounting pronouncements, assess impact on the company’s financial statements and disclosures, and author technical accounting memos and policy documentation
Identify, design, and implement process improvements across the SEC reporting and equity functions, with a focus on automation, AI-powered tools, and scalable workflows
Support cross-functional initiatives with Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Internal Audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-4 years of finance and accounting experience with direct SEC reporting exposure; Big 4 or national/regional public accounting firm experience strongly preferred, or equivalent experience in financial reporting at a public company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license or active CPA candidacy required
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including experience with 10-K/10-Q preparation, footnote drafting, and MD&A
Hands-on experience with Workiva or comparable SEC reporting platforms; familiarity with XBRL tagging and cloud-based ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
Experience with stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) and equity plan administration preferred
SOX 404 compliance experience, including ownership of internal controls documentation and testing
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex accounting issues clearly to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership.
This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence at our headquarters in Columbia MD 2–3 days per week during quarter-end close and filing periods; more flexible during off-quarter months

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings with company match
employee stock purchase plan
employee referral program
flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off (PTO)
company-paid holidays
health and wellness events
community programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statements preparationSEC filingsjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsvariance analysesSOX 404 complianceU.S. GAAPstock-based compensation accountingequity plan administrationprocess improvements

Soft Skills

attention to detailability to manage multiple workstreamsstrong communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationtime managementaccuracyleadershipadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA licenseactive CPA candidacy