Technical Accounting and Special Projects Manager

At Qualia, we've built the leading B2B real estate technology that transforms the home buying and selling experience into a simple, secure, and enjoyable process. Our SMB and Enterprise products bring together users from across the real estate ecosystem—homebuyers and sellers, lenders, title and escrow agents, and real estate agents—onto a single shared digital closing platform, providing greater clarity and transparency to real estate transactions. Today, through our business customers across the country, millions of consumers use Qualia to close on homes every year. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON Qualia's accounting function sits at the center of a fast-growing SaaS business navigating complex revenue arrangements, evolving GAAP guidance, and M&A activity. This role owns the technical accounting, financial reporting, and provides deal support from due diligence through post-close integration. The role is also instrumental in supporting operational accounting. You'll work closely with Business Development, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and the Controller to make sure technical conclusions are sound, documented, and reflected correctly in the financials. This role reports to the Controller. RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Accounting and Reporting Research and document complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP Draft and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policy documentation Own financial statements including footnote disclosures Serve as key contributor in annual financial statement audits Advise on complex accounting topics, including revenue recognition, equity transactions, debt modifications, business combinations, consolidation, and impairment analyses Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess applicability to the company Lead the resolution of complex technical corporate accounting matters across the monthly and quarterly close Assist the Accounting Team in implementing processes needed to support technical conclusions, e.g. proper journal entries, reconciliations, clear ownership, and effective controls Anticipate emerging accounting standards, shape accounting policy and change-management efforts, and translate new guidance into practical implementation strategies, financial statement disclosures, reporting calendars, and scalable reporting processes Special Projects Lead purchase accounting activities under ASC 805, including valuation coordination, opening balance sheet review, and transaction accounting. Prepare related technical accounting memoranda supporting transaction-related conclusions Explore/support accounting policy changes that may benefit the company Participate in process improvements across accounting operations Lead ad hoc projects as needed Operational Accounting Support Support the monthly closes, eg financial reviews, variance analysis Assist with complex account reconciliations Assist revenue team in ensuring compliance with ASC 606 Assist in reviewing non-standard, complex customer contracts and associated outcomes in automated systems YOUR BACKGROUND THAT LIKELY MAKES YOU A MATCH 5+ years of relevant accounting experience and CPA are required Big 4 public accounting or equivalent national firm experience is required Previous consulting, audit, or industry experience with SaaS, fintech, or payments companies is required Technical knowledge and hands-on experience with ASC 606 is required Working knowledge of ASC 805 (purchase accounting) is required Proven track record of researching complex accounting matters, drafting technical accounting documentation, and advising leadership on accounting implications Comfort with ambiguity, adaptability to dynamic priorities, and ability to lead ad-hoc special projects outside standard accounting responsibilities AI-forward: Actively uses AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini) to accelerate documentation, testing, and evidence workflows; both experimenting, and ultimately operationalizing Based in San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX, with the ability to work in the office a minimum of two days per week is required. This role has a base annual salary of $130,000–$185,000 plus a competitive equity and benefits package. (Salary to be determined by relevant experience, location, knowledge, and skills of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). WHY QUALIA Qualia is made up of incredibly bright, mission-driven coworkers who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems—and we're growing quickly. In order to continue building an engaging and dynamic organization, we're committed to giving everyone the support they need to do great work. Our benefits package is designed to allow our team members to be their best selves, both in and out of the workplace. In addition to comprehensive health plans, a 401k program, and commuter benefits, we prioritize family and personal well-being through professional development, parental leave, and a flexible time off policy. Qualia offers a robust online onboarding program to train new hires, biweekly all hands meetings, and a variety of internal virtual events to keep employees connected. We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are critical to building great technology, and our goal is to cultivate an environment where people feel equally valued and respected. Qualia is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as described in our Employee Data Privacy Notice. #LI-Hybrid