Director, Revenue Accounting

| Greater NYC Area
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Better is redefining homeownership and making it simpler, faster—and most importantly—more accessible for everyone. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the homebuying journey more approachable and understandable. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

  • Right now we’re funding over $3 billion in home loans per month
  • We’ve funded over $14 billion in loans and $3.5 billion in insurance
  • We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020
  • We ranked #11 on Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Financial Services 2020
  • Our Founder and CEO was named in Comparably's Top 25 CEOs for Diversity
  • We were listed to Forbes’ FinTech 50 2020
  • And #15 on the 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50 
  • We’ve secured over $254 million from our investors to date 

Our company is made up of driven, passionate people who bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to everything we do. We are committed to fostering diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion.  We encourage individual potential rather than years of experience. We see the value in each person’s perspective, and recognize their talents, regardless of what the market says. We believe it’s important to nurture a company culture that encourages curiosity and passion—from employee resource groups and learning opportunities to team outings and community outreach. 

A Better opportunity:

Our Accounting and Finance team is looking for a professional and experienced Director of Revenue Accounting. This individual will lead the Company’s efforts to stay abreast of all its revenue reporting requirements  by creating and maintaining accounting manuals and professional accounting memos as well as focusing on reporting requirements for the company as required by GAAP. They will report to the VP, Corporate Controller. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact Better’s growth trajectory by standing up its Revenue accounting function. An instrumental hire as the company continues to scale, this individual will be expected to take on responsibility at a rapid pace.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the continued development and scaling of the revenue accounting team.
  • Manage the Month end Revenue close process including: Review existing processes and evaluate future changes required to ensure the most efficient and effective means for revenue recognition.
  • Take a leading part in the external audit and liaise between the audit team and the internal team for all matters related to revenue accounting.
  • Lead efforts to create a streamlined and automated revenue recognition process and greatly assist in the reduction of time to the completion of the financial statements closing process.
  • Provide support and guidance to the legal and operations teams during contract negotiations, pilot programs and reviews in the areas of revenue recognition.
  • Collaborate with our internal audit team to implement and ensure effectiveness of all controls governing the revenue function

About You:

  • CPA preferred
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in an industry accounting role for a public company.
  • Strong knowledge of Derivative, Fair Value and Transfer of financial assets accounting. 
  • Strong preference for: Mortgage experience, Netsuite experience.
  • Experience managing accounting professionals.
  • High degree of intellectual curiosity.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Strong attention to detail and Technical skills.
  • Ability to meet hard deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Knowledge of internal controls, internal & external reporting, audit processes.

The Better mission is rooted in values that drive us.

  • We do what’s in the best interest of the consumer, not ourselves
  • We have growth mindsets, not fixed ones
  • We believe that success lies in execution, not credentials
  • We act like owners, not just employees
  • We work to find answers on our own, not wait for them to be given to us 
  • We optimize for mission, not ego

Our mission speaks for itself—we continue to outpace the industry at every turn. We’ve joined forces in partnership with Ally Bank, and our backers have helped build some of the most transformative tech and finance companies in history. Kleiner Perkins, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Citigroup, Activant Capital, Ally Bank, and others have invested in our vision for what homeownership can be.

Better Benefits & Compensation

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

  • Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, savings accounts, 401k, and more.
  • Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals
  • Robust wellbeing offerings that allow you  unlimited access to virtual fitness, meditation, yoga, cooking classes, homeschooling preparedness, physical therapy, and more.
  • Unlimited time off (with manager approval)
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 90 days of employment, and 20 weeks after 24 months of service.
  • Inclusive fertility benefits for you or your eligible dependents, regardless of participation in a Better medical plan.

Better is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment decisions at Better are based on a person’s merit, business needs, and role requirements.

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Located in the heart of the financial district in NYC in the World Trade Center

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