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As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., London, Dubai, and Bengaluru.\nWe are growing quickly and looking for a Compensation Accountant to join our Finance team.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to own the full accounting lifecycle for compensation-related activity, including payroll, bonuses, equity, benefits, reconciliations, and close support across a multi-entity, multi-country environment.\nAbout the Compensation Accounting Manager Role\nThe Compensation Accounting Manager will report to the Assistant Controller and serve as a key member of the accounting close process. This individual will partner closely with Compensation, Recruiting, FP&A, and Payroll to ensure compensation activity is recorded accurately, reconciled thoroughly, and supported by clear documentation.\nThis role is well suited to a CPA with public accounting training and private company experience who brings strong technical judgment, discretion with sensitive compensation data, and a continuous improvement mindset.\nThe role is based in Boston, MA on a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office. We are not able to provide relocation support for this position. We value talent from all backgrounds; however, for this position, we are unable to sponsor employment visas. We welcome applications from individuals who are already authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nKey Responsibilities\nCompensation Accounting and Close\nPrepare, review, and post compensation-related journal entries in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual close timelines, including payroll, accrued bonuses, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, and other variable compensation.\nOwn the accurate and timely recording of equity compensation expense, including stock options, RSUs, and other equity instruments, in accordance with ASC 718 or applicable standards.\nRecord and reconcile benefits-related accounting entries, including 401(k) employer contributions, profit sharing, and other employee benefit programs.\nMaintain detailed close checklists and supporting documentation for compensation accounts to ensure consistency, auditability, and timely close execution.\nReconciliations and Multi-Country Accounting\nOwn reconciliations for compensation-related balance sheet accounts, including accrued compensation, accrued bonuses, equity award liabilities, deferred compensation, and benefits payables.\nInvestigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis, escalating aged or material items with clear explanations and proposed resolutions.\nCoordinate with Payroll to reconcile payroll register data to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.\nManage compensation accounting entries across multiple international jurisdictions, accounting for local statutory requirements, currency considerations, social charges, employer contributions, and entity-level reporting needs.\nCross-Functional Partnership, Audit, and Controls\nServe as the primary accounting liaison to Compensation, Recruiting, FP&A, and Payroll, providing timely and accurate data for headcount reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and compensation planning.\nPartner with Recruiting on the accounting treatment of sign-on bonuses and retention awards, including appropriate amortization schedules.\nSupport FP&A with compensation variance analysis and explanations for period-over-period movements in compensation expense.\nPrepare compensation-related audit schedules and supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests in a timely and complete manner.\nEnsure compensation accounting policies and procedures are documented and consistently applied across entities and jurisdictions.\nProcess Improvement and Technology\nEvaluate compensation accounting processes and identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve the quality and speed of delivery.\nContribute to ERP enhancements, payroll system integrations, and related tool implementations that affect compensation accounting workflows.\nDevelop scalable templates, workpapers, and documentation that support consistency as Keystone grows in headcount and geographic scope.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nActive CPA license.\nApproximately 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm and substantive private company experience in compensation accounting, technical accounting, or a closely related area.\nHands-on experience accounting for payroll entries, corporate bonuses, sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, equity-based compensation, 401(k), profit sharing, and other employee benefits.\nExperience owning compensation-related account reconciliations across multiple accounts, entities, and countries.\nUnderstanding of multi-jurisdiction payroll complexity, statutory requirements, local employer contributions, and related compensation accounting considerations.\nStrong close discipline, with a track record of meeting deadlines in a high-volume, multi-entity environment without sacrificing accuracy or completeness.\nHigh proficiency with ERP systems and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, including comfort working with large and complex data sets.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Recruiting, FP&A, Payroll, and other non-accounting stakeholders.\nExceptional organization, attention to detail, and professionalism in preparing workpapers, reconciliations, and communications.\nMaturity and discretion in handling highly confidential compensation data across all levels of the organization.\nFamiliarity with equity plan accounting, multi-currency consolidation, HRIS platforms such as Workday or ADP, payroll-to-GL integrations, process automation, or accounting technology initiatives is a plus.\nIn addition to annual salary, we provide an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual Compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.\nAnnual Salary Range\n$110,000—$140,000 USD\nAt Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. 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