Accounting Manager

Zillow

. Co-lead close optimization and efficiency initiatives .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,200 - $164,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive accounting expertise with a strong foundation in US GAAP, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity consolidation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, enhance operational policies, and ensure SOX compliance while driving process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Of Progressive Accounting ExperienceBachelor's In Accounting Or FinanceCPA PreferredStrong US GAAP FoundationAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Intercompany AccountingMulti-Entity ConsolidationJournal Entry PreparationReconciliationFinancial AnalysisClose-Process Metrics DevelopmentExpense AccrualsOperational Policies DevelopmentInternal Control FrameworksProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsExcellent Organizational SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Drive Cross-Functional Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Workday FinancialsLarge ERP SystemsData Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceM&A IntegrationsTransfer-Pricing ProcessesShared-Service AgreementsFluctuation Analyses

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Co-lead close optimization and efficiency initiatives
Identify manual processes, build roadmaps, and drive scalable improvements
Own close communications, facilitation, and tracking
Maintain artifacts, templates, and frameworks coordinating close activity
Lead recurring cross-team accounting programs, including close management and consolidation
Oversee the intercompany program and partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Compliance
Represent accounting in strategic projects such as M&A integrations, new entity formation, and reorganizations
Project-manage related execution across the accounting organization
Develop and enhance operational policies and internal control frameworks for SOX compliance
Deliver financial analysis and develop close-process metrics
Own accounting for close areas including expense accruals
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and month-end close documentation
Review intercompany activity and ensure accurate settlements under shared-service and transfer-pricing agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required
CPA preferred
Strong US GAAP foundation
Experience in intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidation
Exposure to international subsidiaries and transfer-pricing processes preferred
Skilled in preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations
Ability to lead or support cross-functional projects and programs
Process improvement and automation orientation with a track record of scalable solutions
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Finance, Tax, FP&A, Legal, and Technology teams without direct authority
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills required
Experience with Workday Financials or another large ERP and similar data tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards
Remote work from a physical location of the employee’s choice
Flexible work location under Cloud HQ distributed-work approach
Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodations