Sr. Accountant

Betterment is a leading technology-driven financial services company that offers investing savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease. Were headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).

Betterments Controller team plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial health of our business through detailed analysis accurate financial reporting and strategic financial guidance. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about deeply engaging with the day-to-day operations of our organization to ensure financial accuracy and strategic alignment. You are a proactive team player who thrives in cross-functional environments ready to take initiative and solve complex problems. You are passionate about financial transparency and excel at building partnerships with key stakeholders across the company. Youre excited to flex your skills at a dynamic growth stage company where no two days are the this role you will join our tight-knit finance team and work directly with accounting leadership.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below weve reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterments total compensation package for employees.

• New York City: $110000- $130000

This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.

• Assist in the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate recording of journal entries meticulous account reconciliation and insightful variance analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Oversee and optimize the management of fixed assets prepaid assets and revenue to ensure compliance efficiency and accurate financial reporting
• Continuously seek and implement innovative process improvements within the accounting function to drive operational efficiency ensure compliance and enhance overall financial integrity
• Assist in the development and implementation of scalable robust accounting processes that ensure timely and accurate financial reporting enabling the business to scale effectively
• Play a key role in our annual external audit process by preparing necessary documentation responding to auditor inquiries and implementing audit recommendations
• Perform additional ad-hoc requests which arise throughout the year

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance with a strong background in both private and public industry sectors including audit financial reporting and variance analysis
• Strong understanding of financial statements and US GAAP
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting with a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail in variance analysis and financial data interpretation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Willingness to take on new challenges responsibilities and assignments
• Desire to work within a diverse collaborative and driven professional environment
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Netsuite preferred

We change lives

Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.

We set audacious goals

We set them for the company our customers and ourselves and we wont stop until we reach them. We dont just show up; we give our all then celebrate our wins.

We value all perspectives

When we collaborate were at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

We simplify financial services

Were financial services pioneers always finding new ways to improve optimize and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA.

Our Commitment to Your Total Well-being:

• We offer a competitive suite of benefits including medical dental and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options
• Ownership: Equity for all employees including new hire and refresher grants.
• Time: Flexible paid time off paid parental leave and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year.
• Growth: Company-paid professional coaching for all employees.
• Wealth: Day-one 401(k) match plus matching on qualified student loan payments.

Well take a few weeks to review all applications. If wed like to spend more time with you well reach out to arrange next steps which will include 3-4 sets of meetings with your future colleagues.

In the interview process well look to learn more about your skills experiences capabilities and motivators. Many of our questions will be aimed at understanding how you might operate here at Betterment. Depending on the role we may ask you to complete a case study exercise or technical assessments as we want to collect a robust set of data points to better inform our decisions.

On average it takes us around 3-5 weeks to make a hiring decision depending on your availability and sense of urgency. As a best practice we aim to interview at least 2-3 final round candidates before making a hiring decision. Please note that as we usually receive an overwhelming number of applications for open positions were unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process.

We recognize that interviewing for a new role is a big deal. We appreciate you considering Betterment as the next step in your career and our Recruiting Team is here to support and advocate for you through the interview process!

Betterment is dedicated to providing accommodations to candidates upon request. If you need accommodations at any point throughout the interview process please reach out to your recruiter.

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Come join us!

Were an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual) sexual orientation marital status age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services predisposing genetic characteristic domestic violence victim status arrest records or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.