Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, Accounting Overview

OpenTable is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting to join their team in London, UK. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the global operating expense base across the profit and loss statement and related balance sheets for a fast-paced, global business. As part of the Controllership leadership team, the Senior Manager will lead a team of accounting professionals and manage the global expense close process across various entities and time zones.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a continuous improvement agenda to enhance the accounting function through standardization, automation, and the use of enabling technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of global operating expenses and contribute to the transformation of the accounting function to support significant organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete global operating expense close cycle under US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide detailed monthly and quarterly financial variance analyses to highlight commercial drivers, risks, and opportunities, collaborating with financial planning teams on expenditure trends.
• Serve as the primary expert in operating expense accounting, applying technical knowledge to complex areas, vendor agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement by simplifying, standardizing, and automating closing processes through advanced technologies.
• Manage and nurture a geographically diverse team of accounting professionals, promoting a culture of high performance, accountability, and career development.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with procurement, finance operations, and commercial partners to integrate insights into accounting decisions and ensure process governance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or an equivalent.
• Have at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial or operational accounting within a complex, multi-entity global organization.
• Demonstrate experience in managing the complete financial close cycle, including operating expenses, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Show a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams of accounting professionals effectively.

Benefits and Perks

• Ability to work from almost anywhere for up to 20 days each year.
• Company-sponsored therapy sessions through SpringHealth for mental health support.
• Annual company-wide week off to recharge without work backlog.
• Paid parental leave and five weeks of paid vacation.
• Time off for personal birthdays and paid volunteer time.
• Development funds for career growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learning resources.
• Travel discounts and private health & dental insurance.
• Income protection and life assurance, along with an Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 GP access and free legal advice.
• Pension plan contributions and discounted gym memberships.
• Season ticket loans and social events including Thursday happy hours.
• Free lunch provided two days a week.

This role operates within a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance two days a week to foster collaboration while allowing flexibility. OpenTable values a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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