About the role
Kindred is a members-only home swapping platform that unlocks the ability to live a travel-rich lifestyle through the power of community. By exchanging primary residences with trusted peers, renters and owners alike can match with Kindred spirits and explore new destinations without breaking the bank. Kindred is revolutionizing the “third option” of travel accommodation, compared to short-term rentals and hotels. Since launching in 2022, Kindred has grown to a global community of 300,000 members across 150+ cities and puts home swapping on the map as a radically more affordable, responsible, and connected way to travel. To support that momentum, Kindred has raised over $150M in capital from some of the most credible investors in Silicon Valley, including Index Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners, Caffeinated Capital, Elad Gil, and founders of companies like Opendoor, Figma, ClassPass, and more. Kindred’s co-founders are proven leaders from the early team at Opendoor ($15B+ exit), who have each built and scaled products that today generate $1B+ annual revenue combined. We’re looking for the world’s top builders, executors, and believers to help us make travel more meaningful. You can learn more about us in Forbes and The New York Times . The Role At Kindred, our mission is to make a travel-rich lifestyle more accessible through the power of community. As Controller , you’ll play a critical role in building and scaling Kindred’s accounting function, ensuring financial accuracy, strong controls, and efficient close processes as the company grows. You’ll report to the Head of Finance and work closely together to transition accounting operations from an outsourced model to an in-house function. This is a highly hands-on, high-autonomy role for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys building from the ground up — establishing scalable processes, owning the details, and serving as a trusted partner across Finance and the broader company. This role is ideal for a self-starter with deep private-company accounting experience who has seen companies scale from early to later stages and is energized by rolling up their sleeves to build a best-in-class accounting foundation. Outcomes In your first 3–6 months, success in this role looks like: You’ve successfully transitioned core accounting activities from outsourced providers to an in-house model Monthly close is predictable, well-documented, and completed on a consistent timeline Accounting policies, processes, and controls are clearly defined, documented, and scalable Financial statements are accurate, timely, and trusted by Finance leadership You’ve built strong working relationships with FP&A and cross-functional partners Key risks, gaps, or inefficiencies in current accounting practices have been identified and addressed You’ve implemented process improvements that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, or prepare the function for scale Responsibilities As Controller, you’ll take ownership of Kindred’s accounting function and play a hands-on role in building the systems and processes that support the business. You’ll: 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 Qualifications We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a builder mindset. The ideal candidate has: 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 CPA or equivalent experience strongly preferred Our Benefits: At Kindred, we know that good things happen when we look out for one another. We offer a thoughtful, human-first benefits package designed to support health, wellbeing, and connection. Our openings may span more than one career level. The base salary offered depends on factors such as experience, transferable skills, business needs, impact, and market data. 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 We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Kindred does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by US federal, state or local laws, or the laws of the country or jurisdiction where you work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.