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

- Drive the month end close process as part of the accounting team by taking ownership of accounting for equity, share-based compensation, payroll & benefits, intercompany, and other expense sections of the P&L

- 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

- Experience with ASC 718 Stock Compensation preferred

- 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, flexi