Accounting Manager, Betterment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-6+ years of accounting experience, with evidence of assuming roles of greater responsibility
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with the ability to clearly explain accounting concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven attention to detail and analytical thinking, paired with strong project management and execution skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Desirable

• The Accounting team at Betterment is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial information. The team partners across the organization to ensure financial results are reliable, compliant with US GAAP, and reflective of Betterment’s business performance
• Accounting plays a critical role in supporting company growth by managing the close process, enabling informed decision-making, and driving process improvements that keep pace with Betterment’s evolving products and operations
• As part of this collaborative, high-performing team, you’ll contribute to strengthening Betterment’s financial foundation, helping scale our accounting processes, support audits and compliance efforts, and deliver high-quality financial insights to leadership
• Help lead Betterment’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by supporting accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of results
• Assist in the preparation, review, and analysis of journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses across general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain the integrity of Betterment’s financial results by managing close deliverables, resolving issues proactively
• Champion process excellence and controls, helping Betterment scale its financial operations while maintaining compliance and efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Legal teams to ensure accounting alignment with new initiatives, revenue streams, and product launches
• Research and interpret complex accounting matters and apply appropriate US GAAP guidance to new products, vendor agreements, and corporate transactions
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective communication
• Contribute to the growth of the accounting team by providing guidance, constructive feedback, and opportunities for skill development

• We’ll take a few weeks to review all applications. If we’d like to spend more time with you, we’ll reach out to arrange next steps, which will include 3-4 sets of meetings with your future colleagues
• In the interview process, we’ll look to learn more about your skills, experiences, capabilities, and motivators. Many of our questions will be aimed at understanding how you might operate here at Betterment. Depending on the role, we may ask you to complete a case study exercise or technical assessments, as we want to collect a robust set of data points to better inform our decisions
• On average, it takes us around 3-5 weeks to make a hiring decision, depending on your availability and sense of urgency. As a best practice, we aim to interview at least 2-3 final round candidates before making a hiring decision
• Please note that, as we usually receive an overwhelming number of applications for open positions, we’re unable to offer individual feedback during the interview process
• We recognize that interviewing for a new role is a big deal. We appreciate you considering Betterment as the next step in your career, and our Recruiting Team is here to support and advocate for you through the interview process!