About the team
We are a team of fun and skilled accounting professionals within the Controller organization operating in an innovative, fast-paced tech and media company. We work in a highly collaborative environment and engage directly with teams throughout the Finance organization (including Financial Reporting, Tax, Technical Accounting, Revenue, and FP&A), as well as Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Corporate Applications teams across various product lines.Specifically, our team is responsible for:
Completing month-end close responsibilities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Participating in the annual audit and quarterly reviews performed by our auditors, including walkthroughs and the preparation of PBCs
Finance integration of new activity, including the creation of new processes and GL close activities and ensuring SOX readiness
As Zillow Group is in a time of significant growth and strategic advancement, there are abundant opportunities to make a positive impact on the business!
About the role
Zillow Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager to join the Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, this position is responsible for participating in and coordinating the month-end close process across multiple finance and accounting teams. The ideal candidate for this position is dynamic, motivated, diligent, and:
Has an ability to get into the details, lead multiple complex projects at once, and when necessary, roll up your sleeves, and do hands on work
Can take initiative to solve problems and find solutions
Has a strong background in managing and coaching a team of accounting professionals
In this role, you will:
Build an effective and collaborative team focused on development and growth
Manage team workload to ensure an effective and timely close process
Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee monthly and quarterly account analyses and fluctuations
Drive process improvement projects to streamline and automate manual workflows
Build operational and internal control processes for new and evolving aspects of the business
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and related documentation to support strong internal controls in accordance with SOX 404 and GAAP
Who you are
BA/BS with a concentration in Accounting
CPA, with strong understanding of GAAP
5+ years’ relevant accounting experience in public accounting or mid-to-large sized tech / high-growth company
Proficient at Microsoft Excel and/or Google Suite including applying VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sumifs and other key formulas to analyze data and solve problems
Experience in team management and career development
Ability to adapt to and learn new systems quickly
Workday or other ERP experience, preferred
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Ability to manage tasks and excel in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving and data driven organization
Experience managing and/or participating in a monthly close process, preferred
Highly motivated and self-directed, with keen attention to detail
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at RecruitingAccessibility@zillowgroup.com.
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