Senior Manager, Accounting

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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 team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Job</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Senior Manager, Accounting owns the completeness and accuracy of international growth revenue and expense across the profit and loss statement and related balance sheets for a fast-paced, global business. Operating within the Controllership leadership team, this is a hands-on role with ownership of the end-to-end international growth close. The successful candidate will drive a comprehensive continuous improvement agenda to scale the accounting function through standardization, automation, and the adoption of enabling technology. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of international growth revenue and expense and help shape the future transformation of the accounting function to support significant organizational growth.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead the end-to-end international growth revenue and expense close cycle under US GAAP, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of all balance sheet reconciliations and reporting requirements worldwide.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deliver clear monthly and quarterly financial variance analyses to explain commercial drivers, risks, and opportunities while partnering with financial planning teams on spend trends.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Act as the primary subject matter expert for international revenue and expense accounting, applying technical principles and critical evaluation to judgment-intensive areas, partner agreements, and commercial arrangements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive the continuous improvement agenda by simplifying, standardizing, and automating close processes through the adoption of artificial intelligence and scaling technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Cultivate robust cross-functional partnerships with accounting teams and commercial stakeholders, championing a culture of excellence centered on collective objectives and accountability..</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Foster strong collaborative relationships with procurement, finance operations, and commercial partners to integrate commercial insights into accounting decisions and establish clear process governance.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional accounting qualification (such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in financial and operational accounting within a complex, multi-entity global business.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end financial close cycle, including revenue, expenses, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record of successfully leading, coaching, and developing teams of accounting professionals.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In-depth technical grounding in US GAAP principles and corporate financial reporting standards.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong proficiency in driving continuous process improvement, automation, or financial system transformations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience managing accounting operations and collaboration across multiple international entities and time zones.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional communication and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate financial figures into clear commercial insights for senior stakeholders.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits and Perks</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Focus on mental health and well-being:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Company-paid subscription to Headspace</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">5 weeks paid vacation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Time off for your birthday</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Paid volunteer time</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Focus on your career growth:</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Development Dollars</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leadership development</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Travel Discounts</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee Resource Groups</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Private health &amp; dental insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Income protection and life assurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP &amp; free legal advice</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Pension plan contributions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discounted gym membership</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bike2Work</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Season ticket loan</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Social events &amp; Thursday happy hours</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Free lunch 2 days per week</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work Environment &amp; Flexibility</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Inclusion</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.</span></p>

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