Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead

• Own equity accounting under ASC 718, including stock-based compensation (primarily for RSUs, PRSUs
• Own lease accounting under ASC 842, including evaluation of new and modified arrangements, right-of-use asset and lease liability schedules, and the related financial statement disclosures
• Support the Company's equity administration function, partnering on equity plan operations, participant-level transactions, share reserve tracking, and reconciliation of the equity administration platform to the general ledger

• Evaluate and enhance the Company's financial reporting processes, controls, and systems to support scalability and efficiency
• Drive improvements in close timelines, reporting automation, and data integrity
• Lead use of Workiva; partner with finance and IT on related tools and platforms, including the ERP
• Strengthen the reporting function in preparation for future growth and increasing reporting complexity

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the external auditors and support the annual audit and quarterly review processes end-to-end
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls, including design, documentation, testing support, and continuous improvement
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial reporting risks

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing financial reporting team, including onshore and offshore resources
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and develop future leaders within the organization
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Bring foundational technical expertise, ensuring senior leadership has confidence in the integrity and reliability of the reporting infrastructure

• Collaborate with FP&A, investor relations, legal, tax, human resources, and operations to ensure alignment in financial messaging and disclosures
• Support investor relations with earnings materials and external communications
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and leverage those partnerships to enhance the accuracy and quality of MD&A and disclosures
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, transactions, and business growth opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required
• 9+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Public accounting foundation, ideally manager-level experience
• Extensive SEC reporting experience, preferably with direct ownership of filings
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including ASC 718 stock-based compensation, ASC 842 leases
• Extensive Workiva experience
• Public-company experience in software, SaaS, FinTech, or other technology industries preferred
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex reporting environments

• Views SEC reporting as a strategic communication tool—not solely a compliance function—and effectively articulates the Company's business story to investors and stakeholders.
• Highly organized and effective under deadline pressure, with a consistent track record of meeting filing deadlines and audit deliverables without compromise.
• Builds strong relationships with business leaders and leverages those partnerships to enhance the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of MD&A and disclosure reporting.
• Critical thinker with effective decision-making skills and sound professional judgment
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and integrity
• Strong leadership presence and cultural awareness with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
• Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, customer focused with strong business acumen
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
• High ethical standards and commitment to accountability, compliance and transparency

• Base Salary Range: $124,000 – $146,000 (This applies to full time hires. Final offer determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to function, level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, and experience.)
• Bonus (if applicable): Eligibility is contingent upon both company performance against established goals and achievement of individual performance objectives.
• Equity : Meaningful Restricted Stock Units in public company stock (NYSE: BLND) so you share in Blend’s long-term growth and success.

Our Benefits at a Glance

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health and work-life balance.

• We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, with a generous employer contribution that helps keep your medical insurance costs low.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO, holidays, and maternity/parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal, childcare & eldercare, financial planning, college search, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and legal insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend for fitness, mental health, and well-being
• Additional perks: Milk Stork, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time off

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Pre-tax savings: healthcare & dependent care FSAs, Limited Purpose FSA, and HSA