Director - Accounting And Analysis (Compensation)

About the Opportunity

This position reports to the SVP, Accounting


Opportunity Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Approximately 7-10 years relevant accounting experience, including significant exposure to compensation, equity, or benefits accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including ASC 718 and other compensation-related guidance.
• Self-directed and motivated, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Well organized with attention to detail, ability to understand the big picture, follow through with assignments, and be able to communicate effectively with coworkers both verbally and through written communications.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills; able to lead and mentor staff for future growth and provide results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with accounting leadership and senior management.
• Following qualifications considered a plus:
  • Active CPA license
  • Mix of public accounting and private industry experience
  • Previous experience in managing share-based compensation programs

Position Summary

The Director of Compensation Accounting is a senior leader within the Controllership organization responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting related to the company's compensation programs and support other general accounting matters as needed.


While HR and Legal lead the design of the company's compensation and benefit plans, this role ensures the accurate accounting, forecasting, compliance, and financial governance of those programs-including salary, bonus, share-based compensation, deferred compensation, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.


This role partners closely with HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external auditors to ensure compensation programs are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. The Director provides strategic insight into the financial impact of compensation programs and plays a key role in supporting quarterly and annual close activities, audit cycles, and compensation-related financial disclosures.


Summary of Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Compensation Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead all accounting activities related to compensation, including base salary, incentive compensation, equity programs, deferred compensation, and employee benefit plans.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes for compensation expenses at consolidated and departmental/regional levels.
  • Ensure accurate application of U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and internal controls across all compensation programs.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audit and control purposes.
  • Manage third-party vendors supporting the administration, accounting and reporting of share-based compensation and deferred compensation programs.
  • Support external financial reporting requirements, including compensation-related disclosures in Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Proxy Statement, and Section 16 filings.

• General Accounting Support
  • Support accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for other General & Administrative (G&A) expenses, as needed.
  • Manage and oversee the company's overhead allocation processes, including compensation and other corporate costs
  • Support other general accounting activities, as needed.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for compensation costs and other G&A expenses.
  • Review and analyze monthly expense trends, journal activity, and reconciliations, including detailed budget and forecast variance analysis for compensation costs and other G&A expenses
  • Prepare compensation and G&A expense analyses to support quarterly earnings materials, investor communications, and leadership reviews.

• Cross - Functional Partnership on Compensation Administration
  • Work closely with Payroll, HR Operations, and external administrators to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of compensation programs.
  • Support HR and internal/external teams with compensation data analysis and modeling for compensation program design and reporting.
  • Support the annual compensation cycle through compensation modeling and financial budget analysis.
  • Support Legal and Finance with accounting and reporting for Board of Directors compensation programs.
  • Provide financial analysis and accounting support for Compensation Committee materials and executive decision-making.

• Process Optimization & Governance
  • Develop, document, and maintain strong business processes and internal controls over compensation and other general accounting areas.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and automation.
  • Lead and mentor a team of 1-2 staff for future growth and provide results under tight deadlines.
  • Promote strong cross-functional collaboration, accountability, and financial discipline.

What we offer
At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for this role is between $177,000 and $210,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well.

Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive. Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more. Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few. We invite you to visit our website at to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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