Accounting Policy Manager

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home.

As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies.

In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Job Title: Accounting Policy Manager

Location: United States

Workplace: Remote

Job Summary

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Accounting Policy Manager. 

The Accounting Policy Manager will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the company's accounting policies and procedures. This position requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and industry practices. The successful candidate will provide technical accounting guidance, support financial reporting, and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with GAAP and other relevant standards.

What You Will Do As An Accounting Policy Manager

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Develop, maintain, and update the company's accounting policies and procedures.

• Research complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, insurance accounting, goodwill, impairment, share-based payment, and business combinations.

• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations, assessing their impact on the company's financial statements and operations.

• Participate in the implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.

• Support the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other relevant standards.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audits and reviews.

• Serve as a key resource for the finance team, providing training and support on complex accounting matters.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting.

• Participate in special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process improvements.

• Prepare memos to support the company's accounting positions.

• Act as a liaison with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders on accounting matters. 

• Contribute to climate disclosure implementation.

What You Will Bring As An Accounting Policy Manager

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master’s degree in accounting required.

• CPA required.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 required) or a combination of public accounting and industry experience.

• Experience with accounting software and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Floqast, Microsoft Excel, Alteryx, SmartView) is required

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across functions.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Demonstrates ability to lead initiatives that require definition, cooperation and conflict resolution with peers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.

Supervisory responsibilities

 Individual contributor position (no direct reports)

Travel required

 Possible ~5% travel

The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from July 10, 2024. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs.  

At this time, Porch Group does not consider applicants from the following states for remote positions: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, and West Virginia.

What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member

Pay Range*: $106,500.00 - $149,100.00 annually

*Please know your actual pay at Porch will reflect a number of factors among which are your work experience and skillsets, job-related knowledge, alignment with market and our Porch employees, as well as your geographic location.  

Additionally, you will be eligible to receive long-term incentive awards, subject to program guidelines and approvals. 
 
Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial wellbeing.  

• Our traditional healthcare benefits include three (3) Medical plan options, two (2) Dental plan options, and a Vision plan from which to choose.

• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans are offered on a voluntary basis.

• We offer pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts including healthcare, dependent care, and transportation savings options.

• We provide company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits. We also offer Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.

• Both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans are available with a discretionary employer match.

• Headspace is part of our employer paid wellbeing program and provides employees and their families access to on demand guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, mental health coaching, clinical care and online access to confidential resources including will preparation.

• Brio Health is another employer paid wellbeing tool that offers quarterly wellness challenges and prizes.

• LifeBalance is a free resource to employees and their families for year-round discounts on things like gym memberships, travel, appliances, movies, pet insurance and more.

• Our wellness programs include flexible paid vacation, company-paid holidays of typically nine per year, paid sick time, paid parental leave, identity theft program, travel assistance, and fitness and other discounts programs.

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What’s next?

Submit your application and our Porch Group Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!

Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Porch Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee's Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the USCIS E-Verify website.