Global Accounting Leader

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Groupon Full time
Global Controller Job Description

Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events, and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences that make for a full, fun, and rewarding life.

Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships, resulting in strong, vibrant communities. With employees spread across multiple continents, we maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Global Controller to oversee the accounting operations within Groupon globally. This role interacts with various departments globally and is a key business partner for many across the globe. The Global Controller will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee, mentor, and continue building a diverse accounting team to propel the Company's growth and success.
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounting for international operations, including US GAAP reporting requirements and local reporting requirements.
  • Oversee a compliance team responsible for the preparation of local statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS or Local GAAP.
  • Oversee the Global accounting operations team based in Chicago, IL (US); London, UK; Warsaw, Poland; and Bangalore and Chennai, India, responsible for Global US GAAP results and international local statutory results.
  • Oversee the team's interactions with external auditors to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (i.e., SOX 404) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the execution of key projects to ensure appropriate testing prior to launch and collaborate with key business partners on testing and necessary remediation.
  • Provide technical accounting oversight for significant and complex transactions impacting the International accounting team, including the implementation of new accounting standards related to US GAAP, IFRS, and Local GAAP.
  • Partner with Finance and Business Partners to address key business initiatives.
  • Responsible for the strategic direction of the operational accounting team.
  • Liaise with the Tax department on indirect tax and corporate tax matters.
  • Work with Financial systems teams to capture the necessary financial data to ensure complete and accurate financial results.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 15 years of accounting experience, with at least five years at a Controllership level.
  • People management experience - at least 5 years (direct reports).
  • SOX 404 experience is required.
  • Experience working at a US Publicly listed Company is a plus.
  • Experience working with intercompany accounting and statutory reporting a plus.
  • Big 4 Public Accounting experience a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of VAT laws and their impact on accounting processes.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team.
  • Ability to present to Executive Management in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS.
  • Ability to multi-task and oversee several projects in a fast-paced start-up like environment.
  • A high level of initiative, drive, and a strong sense of ownership.
  • Critical thinker with a natural curiosity to analyze and improve business processes.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisive action on process improvement issues.
  • Open-minded and culturally sensitive.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA, or equivalent designation required.
Work Environment

We work in a hybrid model - 2 days in the office (per week), 3 days remotely.

#LI-hybrid

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