LendingTree

Manager, Financial Reporting

Posted on: 19 Jan 2022

Charlotte, NC

Job Description

THE POSITION

This position will be responsible for the Company’s SEC reporting and stock-based compensation plan administration, including the following:

SEC Reporting:

Prepare and review quarterly/annual GAAP financial statements for distribution to internal and external stakeholders, including management of the SEC reporting process (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K).
Ensure the Company’s accounting and reporting is prepared in accordance with US GAAP, as well as Corporate policies.
Prepare monthly financial statements, including statement of cash flow.
Maintain supporting documentation for all SEC filings, prepare footnote disclosures ensuring disclosure requirements are complete.
Research, analyze and document technical accounting issues.
Ensure appropriate implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
Provide direction, supervision, and coaching to a team of accounting professionals.
Work with external auditors.

Stock Based Compensation Plan Administration and Reporting:

Fully responsible for the administration and reporting for the company’s stock-based compensation plan, including record keeping for grants, option exercises and release of awards; coordination with the third-party administrator, HR and payroll.
Primary contact for participant inquiries.
Develop internal equity plan communication materials and address employee questions with regards to equity awards and other compensation programs.
Work closely with Legal to ensure timely and accurate filing of SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5, the annual proxy statement and other ad hoc reporting, legal filings, and disclosure requirements.
Work within the company’s Insider Trading Policy and support administration of 10b5-1 plans.

Other Responsibilities:

Review journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
Own the month-end close and daily accounting work for complex accounts, including equity compensation, incentive compensation, debt, payroll, equity, weighted average shares and other tasks as assigned.
Develop, document, and ensure proper financial processes and proper internal controls.
Design and implement accounting processes that support organization initiatives, including a zero-day close, and establish back-end accounting and controls for new services or products.
Responsible for other accounting duties that may be a good fit based on your past experiences. 

Education / Experience Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5-7 yrs minimum experience with SEC reporting and stock-based compensation plan reporting and administration
Preferably 2 or more years’ experience with large Public Accounting Firm
Preferably 3 or more years’ experience in general accounting in a public company
Active CPA license
In-depth knowledge of stock-based compensation including strong understanding of rules and regulations relating to equity compensation
Broad accounting expertise that can be used to assist your team with Employee Compensation, Reporting, Reconciliations, Audit preparations, etc. 
Ability to operate and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth company
Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
with XBRL, Workday Financials, Alteryx and E*Trade stock administration system (Equity Edge) is preferred 

Personal Characteristics: 

Demonstrates ethical and moral behavior, unquestionable integrity and character
Excellent work ethic
Able to obtain, analyze and evaluate data
Able to prioritize and meet due dates (formal and self-imposed) with minimal supervision
Self-reliant and has initiative to carry out assigned tasks or improve processes
Good analytical and decision-making skills for problem identification and solution recommendation
Good planning and organizing skills
Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently
Superior written and oral communication skills
Must be able to work well with others, at all levels, and achieve results
Self-motivated, goal oriented, committed, dependable and loyal
Strict attention to detail

LendingTree

Charlotte, NC

LendingTree, Inc., through its subsidiary, LendingTree, LLC, operates an online loan marketplace for consumers seeking loans in the United States. Its mortgage products comprise purchase and refinance products. The company also provides information, tools, and access to various conditional loan offers for non-mortgage products, including auto loans, credit cards, home equity loans, personal loans, reverse mortgages, small business loans, and student loans. In addition, it offers information, tools, and access to other products, including deposit accounts; credit repair, through which consumers obtain assistance improving their credit profiles; debt relief services, through which consumers obtain assistance negotiating existing loans; and home improvement services, through which consumers have the opportunity to research and find home improvement professional services.

Further, the company provides personal credit data, through which consumers gain insights into how prospective lenders and other third parties view their credit profiles; real estate brokerage services, through which consumers are matched with local realtors who assist them in their home purchase or sale efforts; and various insurance products, including home and automobile, through which consumers are matched with insurance lead aggregators to obtain insurance offers. Additionally, it operates CompareCards, an online source for side-by-side credit card comparison shopping; SimpleTuition, an online marketing platform for student loans; MagnifyMoney, a consumer facing media property that offers editorial content, expert commentary, tools, and resources; and SnapCap, an online platform, which connects business owners with lenders. The company was formerly known as Tree.com, Inc. and changed its name to LendingTree, Inc. in January 2015. LendingTree, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

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