Senior Accounting Manager

***** This role is based in San Francisco, CA - Office days are Wed and Thur *****

Who We Are

We’re building the future of real estate — today.

HomeLight is the real estate technology platform powering innovative transactions for top agents, lenders, and their clients. Our technology makes it easier to buy and sell homes, whether that's enabling clients to buy before they sell, find a top agent, or have certainty through a modern closing process. Each year, HomeLight facilitates billions of dollars of residential real estate business on its platform for thousands of agents and loan officers. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all.

Our team breaks barriers every day while staying committed to HomeLight's goals and core values, which is a crucial element to our shared success.

About the Role

HomeLight, a fast-growing Series D company with multiple entities, seeks a highly skilled Senior Accounting Manager to join our team. This pivotal role involves overseeing accounting operations for both the home loans business and corporate finance functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting. This role will manage the month-end close process for the home loans business, coordinate audits, implement process improvements, and provide leadership to the accounting team. The Senior Accounting Manager will also play a key role in managing loan-level accounting, reconciliations, and reporting specific to the industry, while supporting broader corporate accounting initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to HomeLight’s financial strategy and operational excellence in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS for the home loans line of business.
• Assist in providing timely and accurate financial reporting for multiple entities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate policies to ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and ensure records are properly maintained based on a strong internal control environment for the home loans line of business.
• Assist the Corporate Controller in driving continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards by working closely with the home loans legal department.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience (3 years in a senior role), with at least 4 years of progressive experience in the mortgage, loans or banking sector.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience in a public accounting firm or a publicly traded company preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Big 4 experience a plus

• Medical (Aetna or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
• Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability,
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Plan, and Employee Critical Illness (Guardian)
• 401k (Guideline), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
• PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
• Annual Anniversary Perks, including professional development and sabbaticals!
• HomeLight Services to help you with buying and selling your home

The following compensation information is provided to comply with job posting disclosure requirements in Colorado, New York, Washington, and California.
Base Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00, base pay will vary depending on several factors, such as the position, location, qualifications of the individual, market conditions, and other operational business requirements. Range is dependent on the leveling process during the interview process.

Let’s chat! 

HomeLight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request and any accommodation will be addressed confidentially.