Senior Accounting Manager job at Roofstock in Oakland, CA
Senior Accounting Manager Bay Area, CA; Oakland, California, United States What we do and why we do it As the leading end-to-end investment platform for single-family rental homes (SFR), our mission is to reinvent the rental housing ecosystem for the benefit of all. We successfully merge our passion for helping investors build wealth through real estate with cutting edge technology that transforms the way they do it. How it’s going (and growing) With a talented team of 750+ Roofsters, our collaborative, can-do culture is what fuels our growth. In 2022, we closed on our Series E, raising $240 million, and have offices in the Bay Area and New York City. Our growth includes recent acquisitions of Stessa (financial and asset management software), RentPrep (tenant screening and placement service for landlords), and Mynd (property management platform for both Retail and Institutional investors). In 2025, Roofstock took an ownership stake in Casago (short-term rental management services), expanding our platform to support both long-term and short-term rental investment services.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Accounting to lead our general accounting team. This role is responsible for aiding in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, managing month-end and year-end close processes, and driving accounting projects (process improvement & technical accounting) to completion as well as helping manage the audit. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical accounting skills and proven leadership experience.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the full cycle of general accounting operations, including accounts payable, ASC842 leases, Capital Software, general ledger/JE review, and consolidation with intercompany transaction eliminations Assist in leading the monthly financial close process, ensuring all deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate and compliant with US GAAP Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and supporting schedules Own and drive accounting projects such as system implementations, process improvements, policy updates, new accounting standard adoption, and internal control enhancements Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit requests during interim and year-end audits Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 staff/senior accountants Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with company guidelines Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, external consultants, and other departments on budgeting and special projects Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to increase efficiency and accuracy Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance filings as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required Active CPA license required 7+ years of progressive accounting experience 3+ years in a management or supervisory role Proven track record of successfully managing month-end and year-end close processes in a fast-paced environment. Strong experience leading or actively participating in accounting projects (e.g., ERP implementations, revenue recognition changes, lease accounting transitions, M&A integration, etc.) Advanced knowledge of US GAAP Expert-level Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting tools
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (NetSuite) Strong proficiency in financial reporting tools (Active Disclosure) Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience Location Bay Area (Oakland), CA. This is a 3 day hybrid role in the Oakland office. Compensation $140,000 - $170,000 annually Compensation range may be adjusted based on experience and location. Pay Transparency Our compensation reflects several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay it will be based on several factors including location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and other job related factors. Roofstock is a total compensation company; the base salary is only a part of our total compensation package. Competitive & Unique Benefits Package Generous PTO Policy 12 Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401k Program Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies Apply tot his job Apply To this Job