Accounting Manager

EMPOWER OVERVIEW

Empower is shaking up an outdated financial system by providing real opportunity for our customers: the opportunity to get the cash they need, to access fair credit, and to change their financial story. Today, we’re helping millions of people find financial security through machine learning models that evaluate creditworthiness using a more inclusive lens and mobile-first products: Cash Advance, Thrive line of credit, and Petal credit cards. Tomorrow? Creating even more financial paths for our customers (and their wallets) to succeed.

This year, Empower ranked #65 on Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list — our third year in a row cracking the top 100 — and was named by Forbes as one of the 25 Next Billion-Dollar Startups for 2024. Empower was also featured by Forbes on America’s Best Startup Employers list in 2023, and our Thrive line of credit product was named by Fast Company as one of 2022’s Next Big Things in Tech.

Empower is backed by Sequoia Capital, Blisce, and Icon Ventures. Ready to grow your impact and accelerate your career? Take a look at our open roles — we can’t wait to meet you.

THE EMPOWER WAY

Great Expectations: We come up with bold, audacious goals for ourselves and go all out for impact

Owner Mindset: We give every employee latitude to act independently, make smart choices, and move the business forward

Spirited Debate: We love skeptics and seek counter opinions to challenge our personal assumptions and expand our view

Customer Obsession: We listen to understand, empathize, and create a memorable, rewarding experience for our community

Inclusive Collaboration: We believe diverse teams make the best decisions, and we strive to give diverse voices a seat at the table

No Jerks Allowed: We value our relationships and take the time to build trust and connection and communicate respectfully

WHAT EMPOWER OFFERS

Competitive salary

Generous equity package

Full healthcare benefits

Technology expense reimbursement

Virtual first environment

THE ROLE

Join our Finance team as an Accounting Manager and play a pivotal role in constructing a top-notch accounting foundation alongside our Chief Accounting Officer. You'll be more than just a member of the team; you'll be at the forefront, shaping the growth and success of our accounting department. Embrace the chance to make a lasting impact within a team that values your contribution and enables you to carve out a significant place in our evolving financial landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review journal entries as part of constructing a well-developed accounting framework in collaboration with the Chief Accounting Officer.

• Prepare and meticulously review account reconciliations, and take action in researching and resolving any discrepancies you discover.

• Assist with the management of department projects by implementing new systems and spearheading process improvement initiatives to bolster the efficiency and performance of our accounting practices.

• Evaluate staffing needs and make hiring recommendations for the accounting team. Manage and develop the accounting staff to support the strategic growth and success of the department.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Experience working with Netsuite required.

• Robust Excel skills required and experience working with databases preferred.

• Experience hiring, managing and developing staff.

• Proven track record in preparing reliable financial statements

• Demonstrated ability to lead successful accounting project initiatives

• History of successfully collaborating with financial leadership

• Success in implementing new accounting systems and processes

At Empower, we hire for people that push themselves to understand others and seek out ways to challenge their personal assumptions. Our hope is that by fostering such an environment, we strengthen our business and relationships by putting people first. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workspace where everyone (regardless of age, education, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any personal characteristics) feels like they belong. Even if your experience doesn’t exactly match up to our job description, you should feel empowered to apply regardless!