Director of SEC Reporting
About Opendoor:
Are you intrigued by the thought of disrupting a trillion dollar industry through technology? At Opendoor, we’re on a mission to make it simple to buy and sell homes. The traditional process is broken, with an average home taking over 90 days to sell and costing thousands of dollars. We empower everyone with the freedom to move by making buying and selling a home stress-free and instant. We’ve built an exceptional team, seen strong growth, served over 80,000 customers (with an annual run rate of $5 billion), and raised $1.3 billion in funding. With Covid-19, the world is changing, and real estate is no exception. The coming years present a tremendous opportunity for innovation as we explore new frontiers and scale nationwide.
About the Role:
We’re seeking an exceptional Director of SEC Reporting to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role will be a significant contributor to the vision and overall success of the accounting department.
As Director of SEC Reporting, you will:
- Manage the preparation and execution of the Company’s required SEC filings, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and others, including:
- Review of the Company’s financial statements and the related supporting schedules
- Detail review of footnote disclosures and the related supporting schedules
- Review of the Disclosure and SEC Checklists
- Proactive identification of accounting and disclosure changes required including benchmarking and providing recommendations to management
- Coordination with operational accounting teams and other departments in the preparation of the Company’s required SEC filings
- Prepare and maintain an SEC reporting calendar in coordination with other teams and departments.
- Lead the preparation of certain standalone financial statements.
- Ensure the internal controls with respect to the financial reporting process are designed, implemented and operating effectively for SOX compliance.
- Assist with certain technical accounting matters including accounting research, documenting accounting positions, and drafting new/revised disclosures.
- Lead and develop staff on the team with respect to SEC reporting and ensure best practices in the preparation and review of filings.
- Select and implement SEC reporting software, such as Workiva.
We're looking for teammates who have:
- Licensed CPA with 10 or more years of accounting and SEC reporting experience, including a mix of progressive Big 4 and industry experience.
- Experience leading the SEC reporting function and strong understanding of GAAP, S-X, and S-K disclosures rules.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to draft original disclosures, MD&A, and other public and private communications.
- Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong with Word and Excel.
- Desire to work in a fast growing, exciting and agile business.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to obtain all relevant facts and articulate accounting requirements and conclusions reached. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Bonus points:
- Experience implementing Workiva Wdesk
- Real estate and capital markets accounting experience
- NetSuite or other ERP experience
More About Us
Want to learn more about us and how we are revolutionizing the home buying and selling process? Learn more about us on our website, check out our profile on The Muse to learn more about our culture from our team members, or read our blog posts to hear about the work we are doing.
We Offer the Following Benefits and Perks:
- Full medical, dental, and vision with optional 70% coverage for dependents
- Flexible vacation policy
- Commuter Benefit stipend
- Generous parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer
Please note that these benefits and perks are available only to Full Time team members and do not apply to contract roles.
Opendoor values Openness
Our team celebrates our diverse backgrounds. We believe that being open about who we are and what we do allows us to be better. Individuals seeking employment at Opendoor are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.