Senior Manager, Accounting

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global operating expense close cycle under US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial variance analyses to explain commercial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for operating expense accounting and technical principles.
• Drive a continuous improvement agenda by simplifying and automating close processes through technology and AI.
• Manage and develop a geographically dispersed team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Partner with procurement, finance operations, and commercial teams to integrate insights into accounting decisions.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial or operational accounting within a complex, multi-entity global business.
• Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end financial close cycle, including operating expenses and accruals.
• Proven track record of successfully leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience, ideally with a top 6 accounting firm.
• In-depth technical grounding in US GAAP principles and corporate financial reporting standards.
• Experience driving continuous process improvement, automation, or financial system transformations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial figures into commercial insights for senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
• Comprehensive mental health support including SpringHealth and Headspace subscriptions.
• Generous time off, including 5 weeks of paid vacation, a birthday off, and an annual company-wide recharge week.
• Career development opportunities including "Development Dollars" and leadership training.
• Health, dental, and life insurance, plus pension plan contributions.
• Additional perks such as travel discounts, gym memberships, and free lunch two days per week.

About the Company

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc., is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on their guests and their bottom line, while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.