VP, Accounting - AppFolio, Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
About the Job
Hi, We’re AppFolio
We’re innovators, changemakers, and collaborators. We’re more than just a software company — we’re pioneers in cloud and AI who deliver magical experiences that make our customers’ lives easier. We’re revolutionizing how people do business in the real estate industry, and we want your ideas, enthusiasm, and passion to help us keep innovating.
We love where we work, and you can, too
We are looking for an experienced Vice President of Accounting to provide technical oversight and operational leadership across all accounting functions. This leader will oversee, develop, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate compliance with applicable financial and tax regulations and GAAP and SEC requirements.
You will be a key leader of the finance leadership team and the broader AppFolio organization. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing AppFolio's growth through the preparation and disclosure of reliable financial statements and scaling the Accounting Team. Success in this position will require a strategic growth mindset and the ability to cross-functionally collaborate, implement effective accounting controls and processes, and serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and CEO.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and develop a high-performing accounting organization; build a leadership bench, mentor team members, and future-proof the team by developing skills and competencies.
- Oversee technical accounting, SEC filings, tax, treasury, order-to-cash, payroll, and other accounting-related functions.
- Evolve and transform accounting, systems, policies, and procedures to incorporate best practices to deliver continuous improvements.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of materials with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K; partner with organizations across the business to ensure such filings are accurate and disclose current and material information.
- Financial statements are prepared timely, accurately and with sufficient disclosures in accordance with timelines communicated to the Audit Committee.
- Research and analyze technical accounting matters and make recommendations to the CFO in connection therewith.
- Maintain effective systems and controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP requirements.
- Leverage technology to build scalable processes to create efficiencies, streamline accounting operations, and improve the employee experience.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks to protect the company’s financial health.
- Drive external reporting, including communication with AppFolio’s external auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
- Partner closely with the FP&A Team in activities such as financial planning and forecasting, performance reporting standards and governance, decision support, and business process leadership.
- Establish strong relationships with cross functional departments and be the go-to accounting resource at AppFolio.
- Provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Participate and manage key business transactions such as financings, strategic investments, and the diligence process for potential acquisitions.
- Oversee the integration of acquired businesses from an accounting perspective.
- Educate and train on best accounting practices while building relationships with, and gaining the trust and confidence of, leaders across the business.
Reporting Structure and Location
- The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Preferred location is Santa Barbara, California with a preference of three days in the office. Fostering in-person connections are imperative to the success of the Finance organization and AppFolio culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Financial Analysis | Advanced technical proficiency and exceptional financial analysis capability. A unique perspective in the measurement of business performance and managing risk with a view towards creating shareholder value. The ability to draw insightful conclusions and tell a compelling story.
- Superior Communication | A clear communicator with a passion for numbers who has the ability to speak to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experienced in developing and presenting business plans, models, and financial forecasts to CFOs, Executives and key stakeholders.
- Business Acumen | Deep understanding of financials and technical accounting expertise. Grasps complexities and connections among problems or issues to make the right business decisions that will drive AppFolio success.
- Decision-Making | Clearly articulates decision-making processes and separates decisions from outcomes. Can give examples of good decisions with bad outcomes and vice versa. Determines the best decision through the comprehensive analysis of facts, choices, and probabilities.
- Fostering a Team | Proven leadership in developing and executing strategies and ensuring all teams are contributing to the Finance goals and strategies. Holds leaders and teams accountable for driving performance and engagement to create an award-winning environment.
- Strategic Thinking | Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way. Determines opportunities through a comprehensive analysis of current and future trends. Data-driven with the ability to translate business objectives into short and long-term needs.
- Influence | Ability to influence seamlessly across stakeholders, cross-functional partners, teams, and external parties. Messages complex information across stakeholders to build support, trust, and understanding of objectives and financials.
- Customer Focused | Understands the interrelationships across the business and Finance and maintains the customer perspective in all decisions at all levels. Collaborative and passionate, when faced with obstacles.
- Resourceful / Action-Oriented | Possesses a proactive sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines effectively, with a bias for action. Operates with urgency, and leads the organization to do the same.
- Discretion & Confidentiality | Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, tact, and poise in handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred.
- CPA licensed in California with public accounting experience (Big4 is a plus).
- 15+ years of financial accounting experience at publicly traded companies.
- 10+ years of proven leadership building and developing an Accounting organization.
- Robust technical and external reporting experience and experience.
- Mastery of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and internal controls.
- Experience managing international accounting functions for a global publicly-traded company, including consolidating US and non-US financial statements rolling up to the corporate level, and tax structuring.
Nice To Have
- Proven understanding and exposure to the real estate and technology industry, particularly in the context of SaaS solutions.
- Deep experience with financial systems and tools (e.g. ERP).
- Experience with the Workiva.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary we expect to pay for this role is $228,000 to $285,000.
The actual base salary for this role may vary greatly to account for the wide range of skills, experience, and qualifications that candidates may possess at this level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary expectations during the hiring process.
Base pay is one important aspect of a compelling total rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or bonuses/commissions that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.
Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits including but not limited to:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Wellness benefits
See more at www.appfolio.com/company/careers
Source : AppFolio, Inc