Ownify

Director, Finance & Accounting

United States full-time Executive $120,000 - $150,000
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Ownify is rebuilding the path to homeownership to make it achievable for the next generation of homebuyers. Our fractional ownership platform allows first-time buyers to buy their home "brick by brick" while providing investment opportunities for real-estate investors.

Ownify is hiring a Finance & Accounting Director to build and lead its finance function. The company is early stage and venture funded with a remote-first working environment. Ownify is structured as an operating company (Ownify = OpCo) and a series of property holding LLCs (PropCo).

What You Will Do: The Director Finance & Accounting is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for all aspects of Ownify’s financial operations. You will work independently to both develop and manage the company’s financial and accounting processes and systems. You will report to the CEO and work closely with the management team across the following areas of responsibility:

Oversee all financial operations for both opco and propco (portfolio of real estate investment companies and associated structures)

Manage financial reporting for PropCo investors, including SEC filings / reports

Build and manage K1 tax reporting for our investorsAccounting for OpCo and PropCo

Manage annual audit for OpCo and PropCo

Manage entities (LLCs) and required state filings

Cash flow management

Work with product & engineering teams in building company ledger and reporting

Financial Planning & Analysis

Manage third-party service providers

How You Will Grab Our Attention:

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related field required

MSc or MA will be a bonus, as well as CPA or other relevant certification

5+ years of experience in accounting / finance in real estate sector

OpCo / PropCo experience a plus

Strong Excel skills

Strong communication and analytical skills

Strong technical skills, product management or engineering experience a big plus!

Ability to operate independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Possess strong attention to detail, good business acumen and excellent analytical skills

What Ownify provides:

Ability to make a meaningful difference in helping first-time homebuyers

Ability to directly impact direction of start-up company

Competitive salaryStock option grant

Fully remote environment

Robust Medical coverage, as well as Dental & Vision, FSA benefits

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 / yearOriginally posted on Himalayas

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Technology & IT Accounting Data Analysis Excel Finance Operations Executive level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Director, Finance & Accounting role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Ownify?
  3. Which of Accounting, Data Analysis and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Data Analysis and Excel.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Director, Finance & Accounting role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Data Analysis and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Ownify needs from this hire.

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