About the Role
Location: Raleigh, NCThe Accounting Manager will support the financial health of the business by managing accounting operations and contributing to process improvements and business insights. This role focuses on systematizing our accounting functions, exploring opportunities to leverage technology and automation, developing a deeper understanding of how finance connects to business operations, and supporting our VP of FP&A and CFO with financial analyses that support our ongoing operations and go-forward strategy. Managing and working alongside our accounting associate who handles routine processing, you'll focus on the analytical and improvement aspects of our financial operations while building skills for future growth.
Your Day-to-Day
Financial Operations & Process Improvement:
- Own the month-end close process with focus on accuracy and efficiency improvements.
- Identify and help implement systematic improvements to accounting workflows, including exploring automation tools.
- Maintain GAAP compliance while supporting process optimization and internal controls.
- Prepare financial analysis and reports that support leadership decision-making.
- Lead audit coordination and serve as key contact with external auditors.
Payroll Management:
- Own end-to-end payroll processing, including review, approval, and compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining proper documentation
- Coordinate with HR and external providers as needed
- Monitor payroll-related compliance and reporting requirements
Business Support & Cost Analysis:
- Work with operations teams to better understand business drivers and help identify cost management opportunities.
- Monitor financial and operational metrics to provide useful business insights.
- Support cross-functional initiatives by providing financial perspective and analysis.
- Help identify trends and opportunities that impact both financial performance and operations.
Technology & Process Development:
- Support exploration and implementation of accounting software improvements and automated workflows.
- Research AI and automation solutions for routine accounting tasks.
- Help with team training on new systems and improved processes.
- Assist in maintaining data integrity while reducing manual work through smart solutions.
Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) Support:
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed analysis and documentation.
- Provide variance analysis that helps connect financial performance to business activities.
- Help develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI tracking.
- Assist with FP&A initiatives and special projects as needed
Team Collaboration & Development:
- Work closely with and provide guidance to the accounting associate
- Manage relationships with external payroll and benefits providers
- Collaborate with leadership on evolving the finance function within the organization
About You
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth or digital business.
- Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with financial reporting and internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks experience preferred), payroll systems, and advanced spreadsheet skills
- Interest in process improvement, automation, and exploring new technology solutions
- Analytical mindset with curiosity about how financial data connects to business operations
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across the organization
Highly Valued:
- Some exposure to business operations, cost analysis, or operational finance
- Familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms, or data analysis beyond traditional accounting
- Background in marketplace, digital media, or similar business models
- Experience working with and training junior staff
- Genuine interest in business strategy and desire to grow beyond traditional accounting roles
Personal Attributes:
- Organized approach to problem-solving with interest in building better systems
- Proactive attitude with desire to continuously learn and improve processes
- Comfort working in a growing business environment
- Curiosity about understanding and supporting different aspects of the business
About Us
Launched in Fall 2017, Home Solutions targets the rapidly digitizing home services vertical and matches homeowners with the right service provider to meet their needs. Our purpose is simple: Simplify Home Services. We aspire to transform the way homeowners and end-service providers engage. Through our media, alerts, and brand solutions, Home Solutions has a proprietary audience of 47M+ homeowners and prime real estate in search engines. We are on a mission to make homeownership easier by creating high quality content that pairs consumers with providers in a range of related categories.Home Solutions was incubated within Three Ships, a growth equity firm that launches and invests in digital companies, builds great leadership teams, and helps them rapidly scale.
The Three Ships portfolio includes several businesses and over 50+ websites that help consumers navigate choices through online marketplaces. Headquartered in Raleigh and Charlotte, we are always looking to find the right people to help us continue to grow this business and place a high value on teammates with a growth mindset and a "get after it" mentality.
Why You Should Join Us
- Results: Home Solutions is the fastest-growing marketplace company in the home services category.
- Opportunity: Home services is a $600 billion market that largely still operates like it’s 1999. During the next decade, we anticipate a huge digital transformation in the category, and marketplace companies will lead the way.
- Ownership & Impact: We seek talented people with the desire to own and run parts of the business that drive company performance. Leadership is fully aligned and incentivized around our growth-focused mission.
- Exposure & Learning: You will have a front-row seat in growing a business. Your teammates have built and sold companies, managed 100s of employees, and run campaigns with Fortune 500 brands. The opportunity to build new skills and learn from smart people is endless.
- Career Growth: There is no cap on growth, promotions, or the opportunity to own and put your stamp on important projects. Prove your value and you will be rewarded accordingly.
- Stability: We are privately owned, have no debt, and have significant cash to invest – we’re “rock-solid” financially.
- Fun: The team has a high bar for excellence, but also a real interest in each other and making work fun.
The Package
We offer a competitive base salary based on experience. As a full-time team member at Home Solutions, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, medical, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, short-term disability coverage, and a cell phone reimbursement. Additionally, we support your well-being and growth with flexible time off, a bi-annual $500 Relax & Recharge bonus, a learning and development stipend, and a Charity Match program to give back to causes you care about.
EEOC Statement
All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other discriminatory factors. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. All offers are subject to a background check.
