Accounting Manager (Exclusive Collective)

Role SummaryThe Accounting Manager will serve as a key partner and right hand to the Divisional Controller in overseeing accounting operations across a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. This role combines operational accounting leadership, financial oversight, process transformation, and cross-functional project execution within a fast-paced and evolving organization.The position will support both day-to-day accounting operations and broader strategic initiatives, including ERP migration, consolidated group integration activities, and expansion into new markets. The Accounting Manager will maintain a full-company perspective across corporate accounting and operational finance workflows while remaining hands-on in the details when required.This role operates within a shared services model and provides oversight and coordination across centralized accounting functions, while maintaining a dotted-line leadership relationship with two London-based team members responsible for corporate accounting and business-specific financial operations.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technically strong, operationally minded, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a lean and evolving environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Close ManagementSupport oversight of the month-end close process across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictionsCoordinate close activities across shared services and regional resources to ensure timely and accurate financial reportingReview and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, clearing accounts, intercompany balances, and key accounting estimatesEnsure appropriate accounting treatment for multi-currency transactions, FX impacts, and consolidation adjustmentsAssist with consolidated reporting requirements and integration into the broader parent company reporting structureSupport accurate financial statement preparation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standardsShared Services Oversight & Team CoordinationOversee accounting processes executed within a shared services environment, ensuring consistency, accountability, and service qualityCoordinate workflows between operational accounting, corporate accounting, and shared services teamsProvide functional oversight and guidance to London-based accounting and financial operations personnelHelp establish scalable procedures, ownership structures, and accountability across global accounting activitiesAct as a central point of coordination between accounting, FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and leadership teamsCash Management, VAT, Compliance & External ReportingSupport cash management activities, including visibility into payment flows, liquidity considerations, and operational cash processesOversee governance around bank reconciliations, cash clearing, and payment controlsMaintain a strong operational understanding of VAT requirements across multiple jurisdictions to support accurate transaction processing, reporting integrity, and cross-functional coordinationAct as a key liaison with external accounting firms and advisors supporting statutory financial statement preparation, local compliance filings, and other deliverablesSupport internal tax and finance teams with information requests related to corporate income tax, transfer pricing, audits, and other regulatory mattersAssist with risk identification and mitigation across accounting and operational finance processesProcess Improvement & TransformationLead and support accounting process improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, automation, and control enhancementPlay a key role in upcoming ERP migration and related system transformation initiativesAssist with integration activities tied to consolidated group structures and evolving operating modelsEvaluate and improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, reconciliations, and operational handoffsPartner with finance leadership to help standardize policies, procedures, and reporting across entitiesOperational Finance & Cross-Functional SupportMaintain visibility into operational finance activities unique to the business model and support resolution of complex or high-risk itemsDevelop a strong understanding of end-to-end transaction flows, including operational and customer-related accounting impactsSupport business expansion into new markets through process design, compliance considerations, and operational readinessServe as a resource for ad hoc analyses, investigations, and special projects led by the Divisional ControllerStep into detailed accounting or operational workstreams as business needs requireQualificationsRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification6-10+ years of progressive accounting experienceExperience operating in a multi-entity and multi-currency environmentStrong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experienceExperience working within shared services or geographically dispersed accounting structuresWorking knowledge of VAT and international compliance considerationsExperience supporting audits and external reporting requirementsStrong systems aptitude with experience in ERP environments and process automation initiativesAdvanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilitiesPreferred ExperienceExperience with ERP migrations or major finance system implementationsExposure to consolidated reporting structures within global organizationsExperience in hospitality, travel, PropTech, marketplace, or operationally complex service businessesNetSuite experience strongly preferredKey CompetenciesStrong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high-level operational perspectiveAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and cross-functional coordination skillsProcess-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvementHands-on and willing to work in the details when neededStrong judgment, accountability, and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to navigate ambiguity and evolving organizational structuresCollaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across teams and regionsReporting StructureReports to: Divisional ControllerDotted-line oversight of: London-based Corporate Accounting and Financial Operations team membersWorks closely with: Shared Services, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and Parent Company Finance Leadership