Accounting Manager (onefinestay)

Role Summary

The Accounting Manager will serve as a key partner and right hand to the Divisional Controller, supporting operational accounting, monthly reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions
• Coordinate close activities with shared services and regional teams to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, clearing accounts, intercompany balances, and key accounting estimates
• Develop expertise in multi-currency accounting, foreign exchange impacts, and consolidation adjustments
• Aid with consolidated reporting requirements and integration into the parent company reporting structure
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Partner with shared services teams to support consistent, high-quality accounting processes
• Collaborate with London-based accounting and financial operations team members to support daily activities and priorities
• Establish scalable processes, clear ownership, and effective communication across global accounting activities
• Serve as a key point of contact between accounting, FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and other business partners
• Support cash management activities, including payment processes, cash visibility, and operational liquidity planning
• Build a strong understanding of VAT requirements across multiple jurisdictions and support accurate transaction processing and reporting
• Coordinate with external accounting firms and advisors supporting statutory reporting and local compliance requirements
• Support tax, audit, and regulatory requests by gathering information and assisting with analysis
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce risk across accounting processes
• Process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, automation, scalability, and controls
• Participate in ERP migration and other finance system enhancement projects
• Support integration activities related to evolving business structures and operating models
• Evaluate accounting workflows and recommend improvements to reporting, reconciliations, and operational processes
• Partner with finance leadership to help document and standardize policies and procedures
• Business partnership & special projects
• Develop a strong understanding of the business model and related operational finance activities
• Learn end-to-end transaction flows and their impact on accounting, reporting, and business operations
• Support new market launches through process development, compliance considerations, and operational readiness activities
• Assist with ad hoc analyses, investigations, and special projects led by the Divisional Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–8 years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry experience
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Experience preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules
• Exposure to multiple areas of accounting, such as general ledger, consolidations, revenue, AP, payroll, fixed assets, treasury, tax, or financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail while understanding how individual processes impact the broader business
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
• Curious and proactive problem-solver who enjoys learning new processes and tackling challenges
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Takes ownership of work, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates accountability
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and helping build structure in a growing organization
• Willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute across a variety of accounting and operational finance activities
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to influence outcomes through collaboration rather than authority