Assistant Controller, TheGuarantors
$145-160k
4 days a week in office (New York City, NY)
Financial & insurance solutions for renters and landlords
Posted today
Financial & insurance solutions for renters and landlords
201-500 employees
Posted today
$145-160k
4 days a week in office (New York City, NY)
201-500 employees
Company mission
TheGuarantors' mission is to unlock opportunity and financial advantage for everyone involved in residential and commercial leasing.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a licensed CPA who brings both structure and flexibility, who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments, and takes pride in accurate, well-documented work
- CPA required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s a plus
- 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally including time at both a public accounting firm and in-house at a startup or high-growth company
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
- Experience with accounting systems such as Quickbooks and NetSuite is strongly preferred
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Assistant Controller to join our growing Finance team in New York
- Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll own critical aspects of our accounting operations, from monthly close and reconciliations to audit prep and cross-functional reporting, all while helping to strengthen the systems and controls that support our next phase of growth
- You’ll work closely with teams across the business, translating financial data into actionable insight and ensuring we stay grounded in both GAAP compliance and operational excellence
- Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all accounting activities
- Prepare/reconcile monthly premium remittances to insurance carrier partners
- Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls
- Coordinate with external auditors for the annual financial audit
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Product to ensure accurate financial reporting and insights
- Assist with regulatory filings, tax compliance, and other ad hoc projects as needed
Our take
Home rental rates across the US are soaring. On average, rent went up by over 10% in a single year between 2021 and 2022, while in some cities that increase is as much as 40%. Renters are now struggling more than ever to qualify for homes and afford security deposits, which also impacts landlords who lack security.
TheGuarantors, which is a licensed insurance agent and broker bridges this gap by acting as a co-signer, then offering to cover and underwrite security deposits if necessary in exchange for a percentage fee of the monthly rent.
There’s been a lot of movement in the rental startups space of late, with venture capital being poured into companies like rent-to-own Divvy and rent now, pay later startup Jetty.
TheGuarantors, however, has seen immense user uptake on its platform and has won the capital backing of Portage Venture, which it intends to use to scale both its product offering and staff headcount. This, plus B Corp certification awarded in 2024, will help TheGuarantors expand its market visibility.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2022
$50m
SERIES C
Dec 2021
$50m
SERIES C
Total funding: $138.4m
Company benefits
- Remote work: All our roles are 100% remote which allows the flexibility for our employees as we navigate the recent changes to our work environments.
- Opportunities to make an impact within a fast growing company
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (beginning day one)
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
Leadership
Julien Bonneville
(Co-Founder & CEO)Was a Founding Partner of consulting and market data firm Sanisphere, which provided health and pharmaceutical intelligence in developing countries, then an Associate at McKinsey & Company before joining IMS Health as a Consultant.
Bob Schmidt
(Co-Founder & CRO)Founded and led Donnin Publishing from 1990-2013, before founding Rentassure Agency where they served as CMO, CEO, and Chairman. Before TheGuarantors they were a Leasing Manager in the Long Island City Project for TF Cornerstone.
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