SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst

Job Description

SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst | Marqeta

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Marqeta, available remotely only in Premium or National locations. Marqeta’s card issuing platform offers flexibility for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payments in real time, powering major brands in the new economy. This role is central to ensuring Marqeta’s public financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and transparent, serving as a subject matter expert on SEC reporting and technical accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $89400–$131400 yearly
• Team: Reports to Mike Macalintal, Sr Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting
• Mission: Own the preparation of the Company’s SEC filings and serve as a resource on technical accounting matters.

What You’ll Actually Do
• SEC Filings: Own the end-to-end preparation of the Company’s periodic SEC filings (Forms 10-Q, 10-K) and earnings releases, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Earnings Process: Lead the quarterly earnings-release process and related materials, coordinating with Investor Relations, FP&A, and executive stakeholders.
• Financial Calculations: Prepare stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, the consolidated statement of cash flows under ASC 230, and basic/diluted earnings per share (EPS) under ASC 260.
• Technical Accounting: Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting topics such as leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), and financial instruments, documenting conclusions in formal memos.
• Compliance & Controls: Analyze and communicate the impact of new SEC rules and FASB standards, assist with the design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and SOX 404 compliance activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience, including public company SEC reporting, and direct, hands-on experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and earnings releases.
• Skills: Strong working knowledge of stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718), cash flow statement preparation (ASC 230), and earnings per share calculations (ASC 260); proven ability to research technical accounting matters, write clear position papers, and communicate accounting treatment.
• Bonus: Public accounting experience, ideally including a “Big 4” or national firm, with technology, FinTech, or SaaS-based revenue clients.