Director, Accounting
Bilt Rewards
Accounting & Finance
New York, NY, USA
USD 170k-225k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
Director, Accounting
New York
Finance & Accounting
In office
Full-time
What is Bilt?
With Bilt, paying rent now unlocks rewards & benefits at home, in your neighborhood, and when you travel–no matter where you live.
Bilt Members can earn points and access exclusive benefits at any home on rent payments, condo & co-op fees, and around their neighborhood at local restaurants, fitness studios, rideshare, and more. Ranked the highest-value point currency by top publications, Bilt Points can be transferred 1:1 to major airline and hotel programs, or used towards rent payments, shopping, fitness, and even a down payment on a home. Members also get access to credit-building benefits, member-only experiences, and an Elite Status program.
In partnership with the top multifamily owners and operators across the country, we’ve also created the Bilt Alliance, a network of 4.5M+ apartments and homes across the country that reward residents on rent. Residents who live in the network make payments directly through the Bilt Payment Center and get access to benefits including additional earn opportunities on new leases, renewals, and more.
While Bilt Members can use any debit or credit card to earn points and access their benefits, Bilt has partnered with Mastercard and Wells Fargo to create the Bilt Mastercard® - the first and only credit card that lets you pay rent and earn points without the transaction fee.
What’s the role?
As Director of Accounting at Bilt, you will lead our annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors while driving strategic accounting initiatives across the organization. This is an audit-heavy role that offers exceptional opportunities to learn, scale accounting operations, and shape financial infrastructure at a rapidly growing fintech company. The position demands deep technical expertise in US GAAP, exceptional audit management capabilities, and the ability to translate complex accounting standards into actionable business solutions.
In this role, you will…
Audit Leadership & Compliance
- Lead comprehensive annual audit engagements with external auditors, serving as primary liaison and technical subject matter expert
- Develop and execute audit preparation strategies, including PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules, supporting documentation, and technical memoranda.
- Drive remediation efforts for audit findings
Technical Accounting & Policy Development
- Research, interpret, and implement complex accounting standards including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 350 (Intangibles), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 326 (Credit Losses), ASC 805 (Business Combinations), and ASC 718 (Equity-Based Compensation)
- Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions including restructuring activities and emerging payment technologies
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact of new accounting pronouncements on business operations
Financial Reporting & Month-end Close
- Support month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statement preparation
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses with detailed supporting documentation
- Work with the finance team to explain monthly results, variances, and accounting impacts
- Implement and maintain documentation standards and process improvements
Systems Implementation & Process Optimization
- Support ERP and subsidiary ledger system implementations, including requirements gathering, testing protocols, and go-live activities
- Evaluate and implement emerging fintech solutions to enhance accounting operations, including automation tools, data analytics platforms, and AI-powered reconciliation systems
- Design scalable processes and controls to support rapid business growth and evolving product offerings
- Collaborate with Payments, Data, and other cross-functional teams on system integrations and data integrity initiatives
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with Payments, FP&A, Tax, and Legal teams on complex accounting and reporting matters
- Collaborate with accounting team to optimize operations and drive process improvements
- Manage implementation of new accounting standards and assess business impact
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency and control effectiveness
- Present complex accounting matters to senior leadership and board of directors
- Collaborate with external advisors including auditors, tax specialists, and technical accounting consultants
In terms of qualifications, we’re seeking:
- 6+ years of progressive experience at Big 4 public accounting firms with emphasis on technology and fintech clients
- Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP with specific expertise in ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 350, and ASC 326
- Proficiency in technical accounting research and advanced Excel skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Self-directed leadership style with ability to thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments
Benefits:
- Compensation - We offer a competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity and our performance bonus program
- Health insurance for you (& your loved ones) from day one - Enjoy a One Medical Membership, wellness stipends, family programs and more, on us. We’ve got you and your family covered from day one.
- 401k plan with a match - Retirement may feel more like a pipe dream than a reality but we’re here to help you get there.
- Commuter FSAs - We believe the best ideas come from being together in one place. We just don’t think getting there should be so expensive.
- UNLIMITED PTO - Because we believe that working hard shouldn’t mean always working. Take time for you as often as you need it.
- Exclusive Employee-only Bilt Points - We give our employees unique opportunities to earn points throughout their time at Bilt.
- Team Events - We believe in human connection so we hold events to help our employees break from the monotony of the typical work week.
At Bilt Rewards, we believe in transparency and we do our best to make sure the company and our candidates are on the same page as it relates to compensation. In addition to posting salary ranges for our open roles, candidates should expect to be asked about compensation expectations and requirements early on in their interview process. Our goal is to highlight when expectations and Bilt’s salary range may be out of sync, and work with the candidate to determine whether it makes sense to continue conversations.
We are considering candidates with differing levels of expertise for this position. Leveling will be based upon your experience and performance in the interview process.
Where a new hire falls within a range will be based on their individual skills and experience, and how these competencies compare across other employees in the same role. Bilt's bands are designed to allow for individual compensation growth within the role. As such, new hires typically start at the lower end of the range. Bilt rewards performance and outcomes - should you join the company, you will have the opportunity to grow your salary over time.
The salary range for a Director, Accounting is $170,000 - 225,000 and will be eligible for equity and an annual performance-based bonus.
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