Better - Manager - Finance

Finance Manager

Better is redefining homeownership and making it simpler, faster- and most importantly- more accessible for everyone. We leverage technology and expertise to find ways that we can make the homebuying journey more approachable and understandable.

- Right now, we are funding over $1.5 billion in home loans per month

- We have funded over $14 billion in loans and $3.5 billion in insurance

- We ranked #11 on Fortune's Best Places to Work in Financial Services 2020

- Our Founder and CEO was named in Comparably Top 25 CEOs for Diversity

- We were listed to Forbes- FinTech 50 2020

- And #15 on the 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50

- We have secured over $254 million from our investors to date

Our company is made up of driven, passionate people who bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to everything we do, and we are committed to fostering diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We see the perspectives that each person brings and a diverse workforce as essential for individual and collective success. We believe it's important to foster a company culture that encourages curiosity and passion from employee resource groups and learning opportunities to team outings and community outreach.

The Better mission is rooted in values that drive us.

The Role :

Better.com seeks a Finance Manager to be a key member supporting the India/US team. As Finance Manager, you will work closely with business leaders to develop accounting and analytical insights to assist in evaluating new business concepts, turning insights into operational measurements, and identifying paths to improve the overall planning and forecasting process.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Lead short- and long-term planning for the team

- Work along the team for process improvements and automation

- Present Financial analysis to the stakeholders

- Tighten internal controls for program spending accrual

- The successful candidate will have shown experiences in past roles influencing business owners and supporting decision-making in rapidly evolving environments. This role requires a self-starterwith strong modelling skills, a keen attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role also has regular interaction with executives and various business units across Better.com and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities :

- Manages Accounts Payable which includes Vendor Relations, Invoicing, checking disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters

- Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and timelines

- Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information;ensures accuracy of financial statement

- Manages and supervises the accounts payable department and staff in the organization

- Keep track of the company's financial expenditures, maintain a database and provide reports

- Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines

- Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs

- Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product

Basic Qualifications :

- Bachelor's / Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred

- Experience 7-8 years of experience working with MNC, US based company

- Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software

- Must have ERP AP system experience

- Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills

Preferred Qualifications :

- Ability to lead teams in a cross-functional setting

- Advanced modelling skills including advanced Excel skills

- Excellent business judgment, including strong written and oral communication skills

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in an energetic, fast-pacedenvironment

- Comfort with ambiguity and creative problem-solving

- Highly innovative and flexible; ability to work with autonomy

Better is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions at Better are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.

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