Accounting Manager (onefinestay)

Department: Finance and Accounting Status: Full-Time Reports to: Divisional Controller Location: Role Summary The 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 Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Close Management Support oversight of the month-end close process across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions Coordinate close activities across shared services and regional resources to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Review and analyze balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, clearing accounts, intercompany balances, and key accounting estimates Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for multi-currency transactions, FX impacts, and consolidation adjustments Assist with consolidated reporting requirements and integration into the broader parent company reporting structure Support accurate financial statement preparation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards Shared Services Oversight & Team Coordination Oversee accounting processes executed within a shared services environment, ensuring consistency, accountability, and service quality Coordinate workflows between operational accounting, corporate accounting, and shared services teams Provide functional oversight and guidance to London-based accounting and financial operations personnel Help establish scalable procedures, ownership structures, and accountability across global accounting activities Act as a central point of coordination between accounting, FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and leadership teams Cash Management, VAT, Compliance & External Reporting Support cash management activities, including visibility into payment flows, liquidity considerations, and operational cash processes Oversee governance around bank reconciliations, cash clearing, and payment controls Maintain a strong operational understanding of VAT requirements across multiple jurisdictions to support accurate transaction processing, reporting integrity, and cross-functional coordination Act as a key liaison with external accounting firms and advisors supporting statutory financial statement preparation, local compliance filings, and other deliverables Support internal tax and finance teams with information requests related to corporate income tax, transfer pricing, audits, and other regulatory matters Assist with risk identification and mitigation across accounting and operational finance processes Process Improvement & Transformation Lead and support accounting process improvement initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, automation, and control enhancement Play a key role in upcoming ERP migration and related system transformation initiatives Assist with integration activities tied to consolidated group structures and evolving operating models Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, reconciliations, and operational handoffs Partner with finance leadership to help standardize policies, procedures, and reporting across entities Operational Finance & Cross-Functional Support Maintain visibility into operational finance activities unique to the business model and support resolution of complex or high-risk items Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end transaction flows, including operational and customer-related accounting impacts Support business expansion into new markets through process design, compliance considerations, and operational readiness Serve as a resource for ad hoc analyses, investigations, and special projects led by the Divisional Controller Step into detailed accounting or operational workstreams as business needs require Qualifications Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience Experience operating in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience Experience working within shared services or geographically dispersed accounting structures Working knowledge of VAT and international compliance considerations Experience supporting audits and external reporting requirements Strong systems aptitude with experience in ERP environments and process automation initiatives Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities Preferred Experience Experience with ERP migrations or major finance system implementations Exposure to consolidated reporting structures within global organizations Experience in hospitality, travel, PropTech, marketplace, or operationally complex service businesses NetSuite experience strongly preferred Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high-level operational perspective Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Hands-on and willing to work in the details when needed Strong judgment, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities Ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving organizational structures Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across teams and regions Reporting Structure Reports to: Divisional Controller Dotted-line oversight of: London-based Corporate Accounting and Financial Operations team members Works closely with: Shared Services, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, and Parent Company Finance Leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr Exclusive Resorts, LLC