Accounting Manager

Description

AppFolio is more than a company. We’re a community of dreamers, big thinkers, problem solvers, active listeners, and multipliers.

At every opportunity, we set the pace while delivering innovation built to carry real estate into the future. One in which every experience feels effortless, yet meaningful.

Where customers are empowered to take on any opportunity. We show up as one team, connected by our values to be a force for good.

Because together, we have the power to create extraordinary outcomes for our customers, our communities, and ourselves.

We are looking for an Accounting Manager that will become an integral part of the corporate accounting team, and gain leadership skills by helping coach junior members of the team.

This position is a new addition to the team, and will closely support our Sr. Accounting Manager as an individual contributor and build relationships with the broader finance organization.

You are responsible for by delivering accurate and timely monthly closes and proactively look for areas of improvement. Wow our internal customers by demonstrating an understanding of the business and partnering with them to gain efficiency and effectiveness across the department.

Your impact :

Perform detailed financial statement analysis and work closely with FP&A and business partners to provide accounting and variance analysis support.

Support and supervise the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Drive automation and on-going process refinement to improve the efficiency and accuracy of GL accounting and reporting, and reduce close timeline.

Manage inter-company balances and insure inter-company agreements are recorded

Review of fluctuation analyses and performance of financial statements analytics, providing relevant explanations for fluctuations provided to senior management

Lead post close accounting deck and meeting, collaborating with key stakeholders

Perform technical accounting research and assist in developing and managing the documentation of accounting policies and procedures.

Provide guidance and training to subordinates

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls required by SOX

Assist with monthly and quarterly SEC reporting. Prepare financial statements and other schedules for 10-Q and 10-K filings as well as various footnote schedules.

Partner cross-functionally with AP, FP&A, and various functional business owners to establish best practices.

Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments

Perform other special projects and analyses as directed by management

What we think it takes to get the job :

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze financial statement and articulate material financial fluctuations to management

Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in changing situations

Demonstration of strong sense of business acumen, good judgment, and influence

Ability to proactively identify areas for improvement and provide well thought out solutions and effectively carry out the implementation of those solutions

Experience in accounting system and process transformations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external partners

Must have :

BA / BS in Economics, Business, or a related field; emphasis in Accounting a plus

CPA License

5+ years of accounting experience

Public accounting audit and assurance experience or similar industry experience

Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Proficient in Microsoft Applications, including Excel

The base salary / hourly wage that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is : $105,000- $140,000. The actual base salary / hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to : the candidate’s skills, education, experience, etc.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses / commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and / or employment type.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits -.

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Why AppFolio

Grow We enable a culture of high performance, where delivering results is recognized by opportunities for growth and compelling total rewards.

Our challenging and meaningful work drive the growth of our business, and ourselves.

Learn We partner with you to realize your potential by investing in you from the start. We're cultivating a team of big thinkers through coaching and mentorship with our best-in-class leaders, and giving you the time and tools to develop your skills.

Impact We are creating a world where living in, investing in, managing, and supporting communities feels magical and effortless, freeing people to thrive.

We do this by innovating with purpose while cultivating a culture of impact. We learn as much from each other as we do our customers and our communities.

Connect We excel at hybrid work by fostering an environment that feels flexible, personal and connected, no matter where we are.

We create space to fuel innovation and collaboration, and we come together to celebrate, connect, and succeed.

Paddle as One.