2U · 1 day ago
Director Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
Crystal City
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $202K/yr
8+ years exp2U is a company focused on making learning limitless by delivering world-class higher education at scale. The Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting will lead financial statement preparation, manage stock-based compensation, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP while collaborating with various departments to support strategic initiatives.
Cloud ComputingEdTechEducationSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, statement of stockholders’ equity, and accompanying disclosures
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Coordinate closely with Finance to align financial reporting with internal management reporting and Board deliverables
Support the preparation of debt compliance reporting, including covenant calculations, lender deliverables, and certifications in coordination with Treasury and Legal
Serve as a key liaison with external auditors to support the Company’s accounting positions and annual audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of technical matters
Monitor new FASB pronouncements for applicability
Take a leading role in the implementation of major new accounting standards
Assist and contribute to the development of existing accounting policies, procedures and methodologies, with a focus on process improvement
Clearly articulate and educate team members in finance and other departments with respect to the impact of adopted accounting policies, new standards and other technical matters
Concisely and thoroughly summarize and present accounting conclusions to the accounting group and senior management
Be responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary
Oversee all aspects of the company’s equity programs
Support Legal and HR in plan design, modifications, and updates to plan documents
Review valuation models for equity instruments
Manage day-to-day operations related to equity grants, exercises, cancellations, and settlements in partnership with HR, Payroll, and Legal
Ensure integrity of data in the equity administration platform and reconcile with the general ledger
Lead stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including forecasting, journal entries, and financial statement disclosures
Provide analytics and reporting on equity compensation, dilution, and plan utilization for management and the Board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
Active CPA license required
Experience performing technical accounting research and applying guidance to transactions
Experience writing technical accounting memoranda/position papers
Proven experience preparing and reviewing GAAP financial statements
Possess deep and broad U.S. GAAP knowledge base
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
Tech-savvy and experience using all MS Office applications; strong knowledge of Excel required
Preferred
8+ years of accounting experience required (Big 4/public accounting background preferred)
Experience with Workday (or similar ERP system) and Workiva preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
Free snacks and drinks in-office
Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
Company
2U is a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that provides schools with the comprehensive operating infrastructure.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$426.88MKey Investors
Hilman VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersHighland Capital Partners
2019-11-05Acquired
2018-06-01Post Ipo Equity· $331M
2014-03-28IPO
Leadership Team
Anant Agarwal
Chief Academic Officer
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Brooks Garber
Deputy General Counsel, Business, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
2025-12-09
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