[Hiring] Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting @Ladder

Role Description

Ladder is seeking a talented Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join our exceptional Finance team. The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting will report to the Senior Director of Accounting Policy, Reporting and Functional Enablement and will work closely with other team members within Finance, external parties, and around the company. Our Finance team is responsible for all aspects of the monthly close process, financial and management reporting, accounting policy and contract review, managing audits, taxes, and supporting the business.

The ideal candidate is well-rounded and has the ability to interact with all levels of management and external auditors, and operate effectively in a rapidly scaling, dynamic environment. We are looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, has excellent problem-solving and writing skills, and enjoys working with people in a challenging and fast-paced environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation within the reporting function and help build out the accounting function.

Please note, this is a remote role based in one of 3 States Ladder is currently hiring in - GA, MN, or PA. Ladder is not currently sponsoring or transferring OPT or H1-B visas.

What You’ll Do

• Perform monthly reporting and analysis on USGAAP results and related reporting and disclosures including analysis flux of business results related accounts for month-end close reporting and budget to actual.
• Prepare annual financial statements with detailed workpapers.
• Assist with new accounting standards and transaction implementation and agreements: perform detailed research and draft position and implementation memos.
• Perform contract reviews and coordinate with team for implementation needed.
• Maintain accounting compliance by understanding current and proposed US GAAP regulations and recommending new procedures especially those related to Insurance industry standards and revenue recognition.
• Work with external consultants and accounting firms on financial and tax audits including managing and coordinating audit deliverables.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement, formulate and take action on recommendations in order to scale effectively.
• Take part in various ad hoc projects and analyses and Finance projects and initiatives as required.
• Help to manage G/L and other financial systems.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Relevant industry experience or Public accounting, CPA required.
• 3+ years of financial reporting, public accounting or audit experience.
• Advanced Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and controls preferred.
• Strong knowledge of and experience working with preparation of USGAAP financial statements.
• Experience preparing accounting research position papers and designing implementation plans.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the ability to effectively interact with and influence various functional groups throughout the company.
• Accountable and takes ownership of solving problems and delivering high-quality timely output on assignments.
• Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving organization.
• Able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and take ownership of prioritization.
• Sigma experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Oracle NetSuite, preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Stock options.
• A rewarding 401k match program.
• Ladder Fit Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work-from-home flexibility and support.
• Fun company-wide events.

Compensation

Base pay is determined by the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 2 compensation tiers:

• Tier 2 (Philadelphia, PA): $96,000 - $113,000.
• Tier 3 (Minnesota, Georgia): $90,000 - $107,000.

Company Description

Ladder is building a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people. We are an equal opportunity workplace. At Ladder, differences are celebrated and supported to benefit our people, product, and community.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can elevate our team with your unique experience!