Senior Accountant, Ladder
Financial Reporting
$90-113k
+ Bonus & Equity. Salary dependent on location.
More information about location
Flexible life insurance provider
Open for applications
Flexible life insurance provider
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$90-113k
+ Bonus & Equity. Salary dependent on location.
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help others set their families up for success.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Relevant industry experience or Public accounting, CPA required
- 3+ years of financial reporting, public accounting or audit experience
- Advanced Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and controls preferred
- Strong knowledge of and experience working with preparation of USGAA financial statements
- Experience preparing accounting research position papers and designing implementation plans
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the ability to effectively interact with and influence various functional groups throughout the company
- Accountable and takes ownership of solving problems and delivering high-quality timely output on assignments
- Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving organization
- Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and take ownership of prioritization
- Sigma experience is preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Oracle NetSuite, preferredBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can elevate our team with your unique experience!
What the job involves
- Ladder is seeking a talented Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join our exceptional Finance team
- The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting will report to the Senior Director of Accounting Policy, Reporting and Functional Enablement and will work closely with other team members within Finance, external parties and around the company
- Our Finance team is responsible for all aspects of the monthly close process, financial and management reporting, accounting policy and contract review, managing audits, taxes and supporting the business
- The ideal candidate is well-rounded and has the ability to interact with all levels of management and external auditors, and operate effectively in a rapidly scaling, dynamic environment
- We are looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, has excellent problem-solving and writing skills, and enjoys working with people in a challenging and fast-paced environment
- In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation within the reporting function and help build out the accounting function
- Perform monthly reporting and analysis on USGAAP results and related reporting and disclosures including analysis flux of business results related accounts for month-end close reporting and budget to actual
- Prepare annual financial statements with detailed workpapers
- Assist with new accounting standards and transaction implementation and agreements: perform detailed research and draft position and implementation memos
- Perform contract reviews and coordinate with team for implementation needed
- Maintain accounting compliance by understanding current and proposed US GAAP regulations and recommending new procedures especially those related to Insurance industry standards and revenue recognition
- Work with external consultants and accounting firms on financial and tax audits including managing and coordinating audit deliverables
- Identify operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement, formulate and take action on recommendations in order to scale effectively
- Take part in various ad hoc projects and analyses and Finance projects and initiatives as required
- Help to manage G/L and other financial systems
- Ability to travel if needed
Our take
Ladder is a life insurance company whose primary aim is to simplify the process of acquiring life insurance. In the past, getting coverage for life insurance has been a lengthy and time-consuming affair, but with Ladder, applicants can answer a few questions and sign up on their phones.
Jamie, the CEO and co-founder, felt the life-changing impact of life insurance on his own family when he lost his father at a young age before struggling to get life insurance policies for himself as an adult.
Ladder will face stiff competition when traditional insurers undergo the digital transformation needed to join Ladder in offering five-minute life insurance policies via smartphone. However, Ladder's strong brand, technology-first approach, and early-mover advantage position it well to capture a meaningful share of this growing market.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Oct 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Feb 2020
$37.5m
SERIES C
Total funding: $196.1m
Company benefits
- One-time stipend to support remote and hybrid work
- Recurring stipend to cover WFH costs
- 401k Match: Ladder matches your 401(k) contribution, dollar-for-dollar, up to 4% of your salary.
- Commuter Benefits: We offer a pre-tax transit account, as well as free employee parking.
- Catered Lunch: In-office employees get catered lunch every day from a variety of local restaurants.
- Ladder Fit: Ladder reimburses up to $50 per month for eligible wellness-related expenses.
- Baby Bonding: We offer 10 weeks paid leave when you welcome a new addition.
- Vacation: We encourage our employees to take time off so they can return relaxed and refreshed.
- Awesome Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, and short & long term disability.
Company HQ
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Jamie Hale
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Founding Partner at Aldenwood Capital and Partner at Oak Hill Investment Management.
Laura Hale
(Co-Founder & CPO)Previously an Associate at Robert M. Bass and The Carlyle Group.
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