Accounting, Governance, and Controls, Senior Manager | Housing

EliseAI•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounting, Governance, and Controls - Senior Manager, you’ll ensure EliseAI’s customer products and internal operations meet the highest bar for audit-readiness and regulatory compliance. You will help to design SOX and SOC 1 programs, bring deep accounting insight to cross-functional teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to our management team.

Requirements

5–7 years of total experience, with 3-4+ years in accounting, internal audit, or controllership (Big 4 or top-tier accounting advisory or multi-family property management preferred)
Solid grounding in core accounting (US GAAP) knowledge and processes
Clear, concise communicator able to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership, auditors, and external clients
Willingness to work in person at our NYC headquarters 4–5 days per week

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ownership of SOX 404 or SOC 1 programs, ideally in a tech/software environment
Proven ability to convert control requirements into scalable system or process enhancements.
Familiarity with AI governance, model risk, or data-privacy regulations is a plus.
Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
Real-estate or multifamily experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

Own the internal controls framework – Design, document, and maintain SOX 404 and SOC 1 Type II controls (business, ITGC, and automated) that scale with our business and platform
Embed safeguards in system workflows – Partner with engineering and product to translate requirements (e.g., role-based access, audit trails) into implementation
Lead AI governance initiatives – Draft and enforce model-oversight, data-provenance, and ethics policies alongside Legal and Security teams
Provide accounting expertise – Guide engineering teams to ensure sound product and operating decisions
Continuous improvement – Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices, refreshing frameworks proactively

Benefits

Equity in the company
Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100%
Fully paid parental leave
Commuter benefits
401k benefits
Monthly fitness stipend
A collaborative in-office environment with an open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and company-paid lunch
Fun company social events through our Elise and the City program
Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful!