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About the role
As a Lead Accountant, Capital Markets, you will own key accounting processes supporting Upstart’s structured products, derivatives, and loan sale and funding activities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial services, lending, fintech, or public accounting serving financial services clients
- Experience accounting for structured products and derivatives, including related valuations, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Experience with loan sale and funding activities, including transaction accounting, settlements, and related financing arrangements
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to independently own complex accounting processes and month-end close activities
- Ability to evaluate new transactions in partnership with Technical Accounting and lead cross-functional issue resolution
More about this role
At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.
As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 3,000 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.
We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work...
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