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Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

Compass Datacenters
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review, and coordination of accurate and timely external and internal financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS. This role partners closely with Technical Accounting, Consolidations, FP&A, and External Auditors, and plays a critical role in quarterly and annual reporting, including complex disclosures, equity, debt, cash flow, and footnote support.

This position is designed for a CPA with strong SEC-style reporting discipline, even if filings are private company focused.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, statement of equity, and cash flows
  • Own key areas of the close related to reporting schedules, roll forwards, and disclosure support
  • Ensure consistency between financial statement face pages, supporting schedules, and footnotes
  • Partner with the Consolidations team on intercompany eliminations, FX, and equity activity
  • Ensure the intercompany reports are reviewed

External Reporting & Disclosures

  • Prepare and maintain financial statement footnotes, including:
  • Debt and covenant disclosures
  • Equity and mezzanine equity
  • Leases (ASC 842)
  • Revenue and customer concentration
  • Impairments and significant judgments
  • Support annual audited financial statements and interim reporting packages
  • Coordinate directly with external auditors and respond to audit requests

Technical Accounting Support

  • Assist with the application and documentation of complex accounting matters (e.g., ASC 810, ASC 842, equity transactions, asset impairments)
  • Prepare technical memos and support conclusions reached by Technical Accounting
  • Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assist with implementation impact analysis

Process Improvement & Controls

  • Improve financial reporting processes, templates, and documentation
  • Support SOX-like controls, audit trails, and review procedures
  • Partner with systems teams to enhance NetSuite reporting and automation
  • Contribute to accounting policy documentation and reporting standards as the company scales

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with FP&A on variance explanations and management reporting
  • Support M&A, financing, and corporate transactions from a reporting perspective
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support to senior leadership
  • Coordinate with external consultants and auditors to support financial reporting requirements

Education & Experience

Job Experience

  • 3 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with private equity-backed or highly leveraged companies preferred
  • Real estate, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industry experience a plus

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA Required

Language

  • Fluent spoken and written skills in English required

Other

Technical Skills

  • Strong US GAAP knowledge, including financial statement presentation and disclosures (IFRS knowledge is preferred)
  • Advanced understanding of cash flow statement preparation
  • Experience with complex debt structures and equity transactions
  • NetSuite experience preferred; advanced Excel skills required

Knowledge & Skills

See below examples of knowledge & skills

  • High attention to detail and strong-review mindset
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines during close and audit cycles
  • Strong written communication for technical accounting and disclosures
  • Proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to operate independently
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and financial reporting standards.
  • Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written communication for technical accounting and disclosures.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proactive, ownership-driven approach with the ability to operate independently.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, macros) and proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Experience with financial consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
  • Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is a plus.

This description is intended to reflect the primary functions of the job.

However, it is not an all-inclusive listing.

Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

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