What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Opendoor?
Location
This role is on-site. Candidates must be based within a 50-mile commuting distance of the Phoenix, AZ office location and able to commute to the office on a daily basis, 4 days/week.
About The Role
We're looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the daily activities of an accounting team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, manage audits, and drive process improvements to support the company as it scales. The Manager will also supervise and mentor accounting staff.
What You'll Do
Financial Operations & Reporting
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $98,400 - $123,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About us…. Powering life’s progress, one move at a time
Since 2014, we’ve been reinventing life’s most important transaction with a new, simple way to buy and sell a home. The traditional real estate process is broken, and our mission is clear: build a digital, end-to-end experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
We’re a team of problem solvers, innovators, and operators building the largest, most trusted platform for residential real estate. Whether it’s starting a family, taking a new job, or making a life change, we help people move forward with confidence.
This work isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. But if you want to be part of a team that’s tilting the world in favor of people who want to sell, buy, or own a home then you’ll find purpose here.
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.
We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.
At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at TAops-accomodations@opendoor.com.
This role is on-site. Candidates must be based within a 50-mile commuting distance of the Phoenix, AZ office location and able to commute to the office on a daily basis, 4 days/week.
About The Role
We're looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the daily activities of an accounting team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, manage audits, and drive process improvements to support the company as it scales. The Manager will also supervise and mentor accounting staff.
What You'll Do
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Manage and lead the month-end close process, including reviewing and approving journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee and assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Coordinate and manage Opendoor's financial statement audit and assist with financial statement preparation.
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls (e.g., in a SOX environment) to support the company as it scales.
- Oversee accounting for specific areas such as leases, equity, internally developed software (IDSW), and any area needing assistance.
- Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the accounting team, delegating tasks to ensure timely and accurate work.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the Finance and Strategy, Engineering, Investor Relations, Operations, IT, and Workplace teams to streamline data and improve processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce close time, automate manual tasks using AI tools, and streamline accounting data and reports.
- Education: A completed degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, self-motivate, and independently manage time.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
- Clear, concise, and effective communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal).
- Ability to work in a fast-growing, dynamic, and team environment.
- Licensed CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience working in a SOX control environment.
- Experience at a publicly traded company or high-growth private company.
- Real estate accounting experience.
- NetSuite or other ERP experience.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The U.S. pay range for this position is $98,400 - $123,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
About us…. Powering life’s progress, one move at a time
Since 2014, we’ve been reinventing life’s most important transaction with a new, simple way to buy and sell a home. The traditional real estate process is broken, and our mission is clear: build a digital, end-to-end experience that makes buying and selling a home simple and certain.
We’re a team of problem solvers, innovators, and operators building the largest, most trusted platform for residential real estate. Whether it’s starting a family, taking a new job, or making a life change, we help people move forward with confidence.
This work isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. But if you want to be part of a team that’s tilting the world in favor of people who want to sell, buy, or own a home then you’ll find purpose here.
Opendoor Values Openness
We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We collect, use, and disclose applicant personal information as described in our personnel privacy policies. To learn more, you can find the policy details for California residents here and for Canada residents here.
We are committed to assisting members of the military community in utilizing their skills at Opendoor. U.S. candidates are able to review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and apply for positions that align with your expertise.
At Opendoor, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at TAops-accomodations@opendoor.com.
Salary : $98,400 - $123,000