Remote: Close & Financial Transformation Lead

Zillow Group; Beaverton (OR); Remote; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Job summary

Zillow Group is seeking an experienced accounting leader to drive close and consolidation initiatives within the Close and Consolidations team. You will own programs, lead projects, and push automation to scale the accounting function, while running the close with clear communication and governance.

In this role you will partner across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury to standardize processes, oversee intercompany activity, and support SOX controls.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• Strong US GAAP foundation; intercompany and multi-entity consolidation experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and automations.

Responsibilities

• Close Management & Financial Transformation: co‑lead close optimization and efficiency initiatives.
• Own close communications, facilitation, and tracking to maintain close rhythm.
• Overhaul artifacts, templates, and frameworks used to coordinate close activity.
• Lead cross‑team programs like close management and consolidation for standardization.
• Oversee intercompany program; collaborate with Tax, Legal, Treasury and Compliance.
• Represent accounting in strategic projects (M&A, new entities) and manage related tasks.
• Develop internal control frameworks to ensure SOX compliance.
• Deliver financial analysis and metrics to improve close processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Multi-entity consolidation

Transfer pricing processes

Journal entries & reconciliations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Advanced Excel

Job description

Zillow Group is seeking an experienced accounting leader to drive close and consolidation initiatives within the Close and Consolidations team. You will own programs, lead projects, and push automation to scale the accounting function, while running the close with clear communication and governance.

In this role you will partner across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Treasury to standardize processes, oversee intercompany activity, and support SOX controls.