Senior Accounting Manager

Why Join Museum of Illusions?

Museum of Illusions is the world's largest and fastest-growing museum chain, with over 70 locations worldwide. We have welcomed over 20 million visitors globally since 2015! Museum of Illusions is a visual, sensory, and educational entertainment experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and shift your perspective through the science behind optical illusions. Our team is passionate about delivering seamless, guest-first experiences from the moment a ticket is purchased to the final exhibit walked through. We value play, exploration, and creativity, and we are rapidly growing. Join us in our mission to inspire wonder and joy through illusions!

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting - Participate in monthly close and prepare US consolidated financial statements for consolidation team, initial flash reports for operations team. Responsible for monthly balance sheet audit accuracy in preparation of annual audit
• Annual External Audit - Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and audit responses.
• Internal Controls - Lead internal audits across U.S. museums including inventory warehouse, evaluating internal controls, financial accuracy, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Strengthen Cross-Functional Collaboration -Partner with US Controller as well as operations and retail teams to ensure accurate financial data and operational transparency. Poses the leadership to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment between financial objectives and business priorities. Lead accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Policy Development - Support the creation and maintenance of accounting policies consistent with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Risk Assessment -Establish and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework, enterprise risk mitigation strategies, and financial governance processes to safeguard company assets and support organizational growth.
• Process Improvement - Drive efficiency in audit preparation, consolidation workflows, and reporting cycles.

What Success Looks Like

• Timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Successful completion of annual audits with minimal findings.
• Strong compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards.
• Continuous improvement in accounting efficiency and close-cycle timelines.
• Development of a high-performing accounting team with strong engagement and retention. Effective partnership with operational and executive leadership teams.
• Successful implementation of MOI initiatives resulting in measurable process improvements and enhanced financial visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA license.
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and an understanding of consolidation principles.
• Proficiency with ERP NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work with international teams across time zones.
• Experience leading multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations.
• Experience building and scaling accounting processes in a growth-oriented organization.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefit Accounts!
• 401k Retirement Plan with immediate company match!
• Generous paid time off!
• Employee discounts at our museums!

Company Statement

Museum of Illusions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.