Accounting Manager

Why Better. Why Now. Better is rebuilding home finance as an AI-native platform—turning a process that once took weeks into something that can happen in seconds. With over $110B in loans funded and $1.2B+ raised, we operate at real scale while rethinking how homeownership works from the ground up. The category hasn’t caught up yet. That’s the opportunity. The Opportunity We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Accounting and Finance team. In this role, you’ll help strengthen our accounting and control environment by analyzing business changes that impact financial statements or accounting policy. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the chart of accounts, supporting the close process, and partnering across teams to ensure our financials accurately reflect the story of the business. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on Better’s P&L, contribute to financial modeling and analysis, and take on increasing responsibility as the company continues to scale. How You’ll Make an Impact Own key expense sections of the P&L during month end close, including flux analysis and budget to actual analysis Partner with team members across the U.S. and India to provide financial information related to Cost of Sales and Customer Acquisition Costs Prepare and review journal entries in the general ledger, along with clear and accurate supporting schedules tied to daily activity and month end close Collaborate cross functionally to understand business activity and ensure it is reflected accurately in the company’s financial reporting Support integrations between the ERP and other software tools to help modernize and scale finance operations Educate cross functional partners on financial practices, accounting implications, and internal policies Provide ad hoc analysis and support on complex accounting questions for business leaders and key stakeholders What You’ll Bring Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance 4 to 6 years of experience in an accounting firm or corporate accounting environment At least 1 year of management experience Ability to adapt in a fast changing business environment Advanced Excel skills, including working with large datasets and formulas such as SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and VLOOKUP Familiarity with SQL is a plus Experience with NetSuite and Google Workspace is a plus Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining close attention to detail Process improvement mindset and a strong sense of ownership Effective stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills

What We Offer

Performance-driven compensation Competitive base salary with bonus or incentive opportunities, depending on role Comprehensive, flexible health benefits A range of medical and dental plans to choose from based on your needs, with vision coverage available for you and your family starting on day one. Financial wellbeing & long-term support Build long-term financial security with a 401(k) through Vanguard, HSA with employer contributions, FSA’s, Employer Paid STD & LTD plans and access to financial planning resources. Time to recharge Generous paid time off, company holidays, sick time, and paid parental leave. Support for families Paid parental leave and childcare support, including employer matching for dependent care FSA. Holistic wellbeing support Mental health care (6 free virtual or in-person sessions) and wellness programs through Spring Health, EAP access, and additional perks like pet insurance and lifestyle discounts. Flexibility in how you work and live Pre-tax Commuter benefit accounts with an employer match, and programs designed to support different working styles and lifestyles. Daily perks that make work better Meal and snack offerings in select offices, plus a stipend to support your day-to-day - whether you’re in the office or working remotely. An exceptional NYC office experience Work from our World Trade Center headquarters - featuring thoughtfully designed spaces, natural light, and panoramic skyline views. It’s a space built for collaboration, creativity, and bringing bold ideas to life. High-impact work at a category-defining moment Help shape the brand of an AI-native company reinventing homeownership from the ground up. Disclaimer Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. We make home finance radically more transparent; using AI and proprietary technology to eliminate friction from the mortgage process through our industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, and the first voice-based AI mortgage assistant, Betsy™. Our mission is simple: make homeownership cheaper, faster and more accessible by transforming how people buy and finance homes. The facts that speak for themselves: We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans (more than any other fintech in the US!) Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to modernize the $15 trillion mortgage industry Better’s propriety AI platform makes us an award-winning lender: Fintech Breakthrough Award 2025: Best Lending Innovation Yahoo! Finance (Jan 2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for quick approval Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender Money Magazine (2025): Best for fast closing Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender We’re building the future of home finance - and we’re looking for smart, driven, ambitious innovators who are ready to tackle the most impactful work of their careers. Don't see a role that fits your unique experience or career goals? Sign up to join our Talent Community! Apply To This Job