Lead the accounting organization for Apartment List, overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and managing teams for efficient processes and audits.
About Apartment List
Role Summary
Here’s what you’ll do as part of the team
Here are the skills and experience you’ll need to be successful
What success looks like
Why join Apartment List
Apartment List is on a mission to deliver renters a home they love at the value they deserve. We’re building a smarter, more personalized rental experience that connects ready-to-move renters with homes that truly fit their lifestyle. Our platform uses data and AI to match renters with properties they’ll love while helping property partners drive stronger leasing outcomes.
As a virtual-first company, our team of A-Listers works from cities across the country, united by a shared mission and a commitment to high standards. We move quickly, challenge the status quo, and continuously learn from one another as we build a better renting experience.
We’re looking for a Director, Corporate Controller to lead Apartment List’s accounting and payroll operations, financial reporting, and tax oversight. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this leader ensures the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements while building scalable accounting processes that support the company’s continued growth.
This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll oversee the monthly close, payroll, technical accounting, and corporate tax compliance while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors. You’ll also lead and develop a team of four accounting professionals responsible for general ledger, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and tax operations, helping build a high-performing accounting function that supports strong decision-making across the business.
- Lead the accounting organization, including general ledger, equity, payroll, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and tax compliance
- Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
- Own technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), equity accounting, and other complex transactions
- Manage corporate tax strategy and compliance, including international tax matters such as transfer pricing and intercompany accounting across global entities, including Israel
- Oversee entity-level accounting and consolidation across multiple legal entities and sets of books, ensuring accurate reporting across the organization
- Manage sales tax compliance and automation using Anrok, partnering with Finance and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting and filings
- Strengthen and scale accounting processes, systems, and internal controls to support company growth and operational efficiency, including leveraging AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and improve reporting accuracy
- Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
- Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- You have 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in corporate accounting or controllership
- You have strong expertise in corporate tax compliance and tax strategy, including corporate tax provisions and sales tax compliance
- You have deep knowledge of GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting standards
- You have experience leading and developing accounting teams in fast-growing or technology-driven organizations
- You have successfully managed audits and implemented strong internal controls in a complex business environment
- You have strong systems and process orientation, with experience improving accounting workflows or financial infrastructure
- You have the ability to translate complex financial topics into clear insights for cross-functional partners and leadership
- You have experience with treasury - Cash management, cash forecasting, debt covenants, debt refinancing etc
- You have a CPA or equivalent accounting certification (strongly preferred)
- The accounting organization delivers a predictable monthly close and accurate financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders
- The company maintains clean annual audits and strong internal controls with external auditors
- Revenue recognition, tax compliance, and reporting processes scale effectively as the business grows
- Accounting systems and workflows become more efficient through automation and AI-enabled improvements
An Exceptional Team
Our hiring bar is unapologetically high. You’ll work alongside talented, motivated teammates who care deeply about doing great work and supporting each other.
A Chance to Grow
This role sits at the center of our financial operations and strategy. You’ll help shape the systems and processes that support Apartment List’s next phase of growth.
A Culture That Values Inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every A-Lister can thrive. Through employee resource groups, inclusive initiatives, and ongoing learning opportunities, we continue to invest in building a culture where everyone belongs.
Here's the Pay Range:
At Apartment List, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US Total Target Compensation (TTC) for this position is:
- Zone 1: $172,700 – $209,000 TTC + Equity
- Zone 2: $159,700 – $193,000 TTC + Equity
- Zone 3: $146,800 – $177,000 TTC + Equity
This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer.
We also rely on market indicators along with considering your work location, job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive for you. Apartment List will consider paying compensation near the higher of the range in exceptional circumstances, where candidates have the experience, credentials or expertise that would warrant such consideration. It is always our goal to hire exceptional talent and we would be happy to share more about compensation during the hiring process.
Top Skills
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