Anywhere, Inc

Manager of Technical Accounting & Reporting

Anywhere, Inc$140K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • US CPA (highly preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Big 4 audit/advisory experience (preferred)
  • Expertise in revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, or business combinations
  • Experience with capital markets (preferred)
  • Technology/SaaS industry background preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting policy evolution and ensure compliance with new standards
  • Drive technical excellence in navigating complex transactions and accounting rule changes
  • Design and oversee internal controls framework focused on SOX effectiveness
  • Author footnote disclosures, MD&A, and public communications on financial position
  • Respond to complex accounting inquiries from stakeholders and simplify concepts
  • Lead monthly close processes and manage investor reporting packages
  • Collaborate with teams to provide technical accounting guidance on new initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule / remote roles
  • Unlimited Personal Time Off
  • 12 holidays off per year
  • 4 days volunteer time off per year
  • Eligible for 4 company Achievement days off per year
  • Variety of health care and well-being benefits
  • Paid family/parental leave
  • Recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' for 2 years
Full Job Description
Our opportunity:

We're seeking an exceptional Manager of Technical Accounting and Reporting to join our Accounting & Finance team as a strategic leader and subject matter expert. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape our accounting framework, drive compliance excellence, and directly influence how the company communicates its financial story to investors and stakeholders. You'll partner with executive leadership to translate complex accounting challenges into clear, actionable strategies that support our business growth.

Who you'll report to:

This role will report to our VP, Controller

Location:

Hybrid role with regular onsite workdays in our San Jose, CA office strongly preferred. Other U.S locations may be considered.

You will make an impact by being responsible for:
  • Leading accounting policy evolution - own the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring our policies remain current, compliant, and strategically aligned with our business model
  • Driving technical excellence - partner with the accounting team and cross-functional leaders to navigate complex new transactions, evolving product structures, and accounting rule changes with precision and confidence
  • Ensuring compliance excellence - design and oversee internal controls framework for accounting policies with a focus on SOX effectiveness and audit readiness
  • Crafting financial narratives - author original footnote disclosures, MD&A, and public communications that accurately reflect our financial position and delight investors and auditors
  • Becoming the technical authority - respond to complex accounting inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, translating intricate technical matters into clear concepts for all organizational levels
  • Accelerating close cycles - lead monthly close processes including stock-based compensation and equity-related journal entries, publishing investor reporting packages with precision
  • Solving novel problems - work closely with Product, Legal, Finance & Strategy teams to provide technical accounting guidance on new initiatives and market opportunities, collaborating with external auditors to resolve complex matters efficiently


You will be a great fit if you have:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
  • US CPA (highly preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience - a strong blend of technical accounting depth and operational know-how
  • Big 4 audit/advisory experience (preferred) - or equivalent exposure to complex accounting matters
  • Stock-based compensation (AS
  • Deep expertise in at least two of these areas:

- Revenue recognition (ASC 606)

- Stock-based compensation (ASC 718)

- Business combinations and goodwill accounting (ASC 805)
  • Capital markets experience (IPOs, equity offerings, or SEC reporting) - preferred
  • Technology/SaaS industry background - preferred but not required; willingness to quickly master software/tech accounting nuances is essential
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems


You excel in these key competencies:
  • Strategic collaboration - you thrive partnering with cross-functional teams, translating between technical accounting and business strategy
  • Communication mastery - exceptional written and verbal skills; you can explain complex accounting concepts clearly to executives, board members, and junior team members alike
  • Intellectual rigor - you dig deep into ambiguous situations, challenge assumptions thoughtfully, and arrive at well-reasoned conclusions
  • Operational excellence - meticulous attention to detail, flawless organization, and an ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Ownership mentality - you see technical accounting as a strategic business function; you proactively identify improvements and drive them to completion
  • Adaptability - you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where you learn new concepts quickly and help the team scale


The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Job Segment OR Key Words: Technical Accounting • ASC 606 • Stock-Based Compensation • Internal Controls • SOX Compliance • Financial Reporting • Capital Markets • IPO Experience • SaaS • Big 4 Experience • Controller's Office

Benefits and perks you'll appreciate:
  • Flexible work schedule / remote roles
  • Unlimited Personal Time Off
  • 12 holidays off per year
  • 4 days volunteer time off per year
  • Eligible for 4 company Achievement days off per year
  • Variety of health care and well-being benefits
  • Paid family/parental leave
  • We are a designated "Best Place to Work" for 2 years in a row! Learn more here
  • Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America 2023 - Learn more here

About Anywhere, Inc

Anywhere Real Estate Inc., formerly Realogy, is an American publicly owned real estate services company. It owns and franchises several real estate brands and brokerages, and offers relocation, lead generation, title, and settlement services.:?5–6 In 2005, Cendant split off all but its car rental interests into separate companies. Realogy was formed to group its real estate activities; shares in the new company were distributed to existing Cendant shareholders. In late 2006, it was bought for $6.65 billion, plus debt and other liabilities, by Apollo Global Management, a private equity group. The company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2012; 40 million shares were sold at $27 each, raising US$1.08 billion. In 2013, the company moved its head office from Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey to Madison, New Jersey. Ryan Schneider succeeded Richard A. Smith as chief executive officer in 2017. In May 2022, Realogy announced that the company would be changing its name from Realogy Holdings Corp. to Anywhere Real Estate Inc. It went into effect on 9 June 2022.
Learn more about Anywhere, Inc
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2003

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