Betterment
Sr. Accountant
Betterment HQ - New York City · Senior
No sponsorship$110k-$130kDetected 1 day ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelAuditingCommunicationMentoringGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuiteVariance Analysis
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Betterment's 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.
Responsibilities
- Continuously seek and implement innovative process improvements within the accounting function to drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance overall financial integrity
- Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease.
Requirements
- 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
- Proficiency in Excel
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Experience with Netsuite preferred
- Wealth: Day-one 401(k) match plus matching on qualified student loan payments.
Compensation
- Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position.
- The range listed is just one component of Betterment's total compensation package for employees.
Benefits
- This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.
Company info
- We set audacious goals We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won't stop until we reach them.
- You are passionate about financial transparency and excel at building partnerships with key stakeholders across the company.
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