Financial Reporting Manager

Better Mortgage

12d

About The Position

Better’s Accounting team is hiring a proactive and motivated Financial Reporting Manager/Senior Manager. The role focuses on external and internal financial reporting and corporate ledger accounts. The manager works across departments to obtain information needed to close the books and prepare disclosures. The position also supports accounting operations, audit readiness, process improvements, business leaders, and the development of junior team members.

Requirements

Degree in accounting or finance.
5–7 years of experience in an accounting firm or in-house at a company.
At least 1 year of management experience.
Experienced knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Working knowledge of Workiva.
Adaptability to multiple and frequent changes in the business environment.
Proven expertise with Excel, including combining large data sets and using SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and VLOOKUPs.
Experience working at a public company.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Stakeholder management skills.
Proactive approach to improving processes and challenging the status quo.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SQL.
Experience working with NetSuite.
Experience in financial technology, mortgage banking, or lending.

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly 10-Qs and annual 10-Ks for SEC financial reporting, including disclosures and supporting schedules for footnotes, MD&A, 8-Ks, and earnings releases.
Prepare monthly financial reporting for regulatory and credit stakeholders.
Participate in month-end close and take ownership of key corporate-level accounts.
Collaborate with team members to provide useful and necessary financial reports.
Create and review general ledger journal entries and prepare and review supporting schedules.
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including investigating aged or unreconciled items.
Investigate and resolve current and historical issues with revenue transactions.
Implement accounting guidance for new accounting standards or initiatives.
Identify opportunities and drive process improvements.
Work with external auditors to support timely completion of reviews and audits.
Educate coworkers about financial practices, implications, and policies.
Provide ad hoc analysis to business leaders and key partners on complex accounting questions.
Mentor and serve as a resource to more junior team members.