Director, Equity Accounting

Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn't stop at our products - it's the foundation of every team we hire.

When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL 3 days/week.

Our Accounting team is seeking a Director, Equity Accounting to serve as the definitive leader for the end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting of our global equity incentive plans. This is a high-impact, Dallas-based role where you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring our complex equity structures are technically sound and compliant.

Strategic Financial Ownership: Lead the end-to-end accounting, valuation, and forecasting for all global equity incentive plans. You are the definitive subject matter expert for ASC 718 and ASC 260 and the primary architect of the equity-related financial statement disclosures.

Executive Advisory & Board Reporting: Partner closely with the SVP of Financial Reporting, Legal Counsel, and the People Team. You will prepare and present high-level analysis on plan availability, burn rates, and the financial impact of proposed equity structures.

Global Mobility & Tax Compliance: Serve as the internal authority on the complexities of a modern workforce. You will oversee the logic for state and international mobility, ensuring that cross-border tax withholding and reporting are technically sound and compliant with local jurisdictions.

Advanced Forecasting & Modeling: Own the "Equity Crystal Ball." You will develop sophisticated models to forecast SBC expense, diluted shares impact, and cash flow requirements under multiple "what-if" scenarios.

Audit & Control Leadership: Set the standard for SOX compliance within the equity function. You will lead the relationship with external auditors, defending technical positions on valuations, and award modifications.

Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the bridge between Finance, People/HR, and Legal. You will be the Accounting voice at the table providing insights into the accounting impact of daily decisions.

Team Mentorship: Directly manage and develop a Manager-level professional, fostering a culture of technical excellence, career growth, and extreme attention to detail.

Experience: 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5+ years specifically focused on equity accounting.

Technical knowledge: Mastery of US GAAP, specifically ASC 718 and ASC 260

Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Dallas, TX.

This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.