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Senior Manager, Accounting

Norwalk

Senior Manager, Accounting

Norwalk: Hybrid (In office 2 days per week)

Address: Priceline/KAYAK 3 West, 800 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network. that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

 

The Senior Manager, Accounting is a critical member of the organization’s global accounting team, supporting SEC reporting and providing Executive insight in respect of Revenue and Loyalty 

This is a highly visible and hands-on role, working closely with and reporting to the Director, Accounting. The role partners with the business, across finance and within accounting to ensure the recording of complete and accurate numbers and the communication of the drivers behind them!

 

In this role, you will: 

  • Primary point of contact for Global Revenue and Loyalty Accounting for the business and finance.
  • Critical review and evaluation of revenue contracts, balancing commercial understanding with strong technical accounting. Providing feedback to the business, explaining and advising on expected accounting implications.
  • Develop and implement accounting policies and processes to reflect fast evolving and new Revenue and Loyalty streams.  
  • Provide insight for decision makers as to the expected revenue recognition and accounting impact associated with new business initiatives.
  • Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the US GAAP general ledger in respect of Revenue, associated expenses and balance sheet accounts. 
  • Own the month-end close and day to day accounting processes for global Revenue with a focus on efficiency and accuracy, delivering a “no-surprises” close process.
  • Partner with the Consolidation and Reporting team to provide monthly and quarterly flux analysis for Revenue, including additional reporting required by the parent company.
  • Partner with the business to develop a deep business awareness to explain the story behind the numbers, including observations and recommendations to ensure efficient processes and a strong control environment.
  • Partner with FP&A to provide insight into the Revenue actuals and influence forecast setting specific to revenue recognition guidance.
  • Collaborate with Finance Operations and Tax to understand and provide comprehensive impacts and considerations for revenue and loyalty accounting, billing and collections. 
  • Lead a small team of high performing accounting professionals.
  • Foster a culture of transparent communication, normalizing timely and informal feedback to empower, coach and develop a distributed team.
  • Strive to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness processes to increase efficiency and scalability.

 

Please apply if: 

  • CPA with minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience at a publicly traded company.
  • Deep expertise in ASC 606 essential, with hands-on implementation and contract review experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information and sophisticated fact patterns for a senior audience. 
  • People management experience, including coaching and development in technical accounting areas. Experience handling a mix of onsite and remote staff is preferred.
  • Strong prioritization skills and ability to deliver under pressure.
  • Curious, hands-on and solution focussed, equally at ease in the detail and looking at the big picture. 
  • Embrace change and strive to continuously improve the way we work and collaborate with each other, both within finance and the wider business. 

 

Benefits

  • Work from (almost) anywhere; wherever you do your best work
  • Focus on mental health and well-being
  • Company paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company paid subscription to HeadSpace
  • Company-wide weeks off each year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Health, dental & vision plans
  • 401k with company match
  • Focus on your career growth
  • Enriched learning and development opportunities
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $155,000-$175,000. 

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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