Accounting Manager

About the role

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.

This role is based out of our NYC office and we require in office attendance Monday through Thursday, weekly. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment's total compensation package for employees.

• New York City: $125,000 - $145,000

We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, commuter and parking benefits FSA/HSA, and 401(k) with employer match as well as a flexible PTO policy. This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.

A day in the life

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

Nice to have

• Experience in technology and/or financial services industries
• A mix of Big 4 public accounting and private company work experience