SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst

Marqeta is seeking an SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Analyst to own the preparation of the Company's SEC filings and serve as a resource on technical accounting matters. This role is centered on SEC reporting, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, earnings release preparation, stock-based compensation accounting, preparation of the statement of cash flows, and earnings per share (EPS) calculations, while also supporting broader technical accounting research and analysis. This is a highly collaborative role, and you will participate in external and internal groups on SEC reporting topics. As the subject matter expert, you will maintain appropriate industry expertise and technical knowledge, you’ll research and communicate the impacts of new SEC rules to management.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely only in one of our Premium or National locations, which you can review here.

The Impact You’ll Have

As the subject matter expert for SEC reporting, you will:

• 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 with SEC and U.S. GAAP requirements.

• Lead the quarterly earnings-release process and related materials, coordinating with Investor Relations, FP&A, and executive stakeholders to ensure figures tie to the underlying supporting documentation and financial statements.

• Prepare Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee related materials in support of SEC filings, earnings releases, and related governance and oversight processes.

• Prepare stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including grant accounting, expense forecasting, dilutive share calculations, and related footnote and MD&A disclosures.

• Prepare the consolidated statement of cash flows under ASC 230, including classification analysis and supplemental disclosures.

• Calculate basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) under ASC 260, applying treasury stock method and if-converted method for dilutive securities.

• Analyze and communicate the impact of new SEC rules and FASB standards, driving cross-functional implementation and required disclosures.

• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and external auditors on SEC reporting matters, and act as a key liaison during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

• Assist with the design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX 404 compliance activities related to SEC reporting and technical accounting processes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting topics such as leases (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), segment reporting, financial instruments, and others, documenting conclusions in formal accounting memos.

• Support special projects as identified by senior management, including M&A transactions, and prepare supporting accounting memos as required.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA required.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including public company SEC reporting experience.

• Direct, hands-on experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-Q and 10-K, earnings releases, and related SEC disclosures.

• 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 appropriate accounting treatment to stakeholders at all levels.

• Public accounting experience, ideally including a "Big 4" or national firm, with technology, FinTech, or SaaS-based revenue clients.

• Extensive knowledge of SEC reporting requirements for U.S. publicly traded companies.

• Exceptional attention to detail, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven filings simultaneously.

Your Manager

Mike Macalintal, Sr Director, External Reporting & Technical Accounting

Typical Process

• Application Submission

• Recruiter phone call

• Hiring manager video call

• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls

• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta calibrates pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:

• National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.

• Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA

• Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.

Visit this page or consult with a recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.

[When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this full-time position is:

• National: $89,400 - $111,700

• Premium: $96,700 - $120,900

• Premium Plus: $105,100 - $131,400

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta currently offers

• Multiple health insurance options

• Flexible time off – take what you need

• Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions

• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Family-forming benefits, fertility support and generous parental leave base salary top-up

• Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice

• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model

• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.

– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.

– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.

– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy

Marqeta is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), veteran status or uniformed service member status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Marqeta endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please submit this form with your specific accommodation request.

Marqeta cares about your privacy. Personal data that is provided as part of the application and recruitment process is processed in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice. Additional information for California residents can be found here.

To keep our interview process fair and consistent, we ask that all candidates join video interviews with their camera on.

Notice on Use of AI in Recruitment
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