Kindred · 1 day ago
Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expKindred is a members-only home swapping platform that aims to make travel more accessible through community. As Controller, you will be responsible for building and scaling Kindred’s accounting function, ensuring financial accuracy and efficient processes as the company grows.
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Responsibilities
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to an in-house model, including knowledge transfer, process redesign, and system ownership
Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP
Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid expenses, and reconciliations
Partner closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals, forecasts, and financial reporting
Manage relationships with external partners such as auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced providers
Implement and improve internal controls and ensure readiness for audits or future compliance requirements
Support technical accounting questions related to new initiatives, contracts, or business models
Build and improve documentation, close checklists, and SOPs
Collaborate cross-functionally across the company on accounting-related workflows
Help shape the future structure of the accounting function as the company grows
Qualification
Required
8+ years of accounting experience, primarily in private, venture-backed companies
Strong command of US GAAP and hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
Experience supporting companies through meaningful scale, from early-stage through later-stage private company environments
Proven ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including improving speed, accuracy, and controls
Experience transitioning accounting work from outsourced providers to an in-house function
Experience implementing, owning, or improving accounting systems and infrastructure (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP)
Experience managing audits and working with external auditors and tax advisors
A hands-on, detail-oriented approach — comfortable doing the work, not just reviewing it
Strong process design, documentation, and organizational skills
A collaborative, low-ego working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally
High ownership, proactivity, and follow-through
Experience hiring or scaling accounting teams over time
Preferred
CPA or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive cash compensation and equity
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible time off, plus 12 paid holidays per year
21 credits per year to stay in Kindred homes
$4,000 annual travel stipend to help offset travel-related costs
Remote-first and remote-flexible work environment, with opportunities to work from anywhere and gather in person, including at Kindred HQ in San Francisco
Regular team and company offsites to connect, collaborate, and build together
A vibrant, inclusive, and highly skilled team that ferociously protects team chemistry
A culture of high standards, feedback, and continual growth
Company
Kindred
Kindred operates a members-only platform that enables verified homeowners and renters to exchange homes without nightly rental fees.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$147.75MKey Investors
Index VenturesDylan Field,New Enterprise AssociatesNew Enterprise Associates
2026-02-03Series C· $85M
2025-01-01Series B· $40M
2023-04-19Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Justine Palefsky
Co-Founder & CEO
Tasneem Amina
Co-Founder and President
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