Manager, Accounting Operations

Manager, Accounting Operations

Arrivia is seeking a Manager, Accounting Operations to lead the close, strengthen financial reporting, and develop our accounting team. This is a hybrid position based in Scottsdale, with four days per week onsite.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and lead a team of senior and staff accountants. Your priority is reliable execution: accurate reconciliations, well-supported journal entries, and financial reporting delivered on time.

You will work across a complex, multi-entity business with intercompany activity, revenue share, capital expenditures, and lease accounting. Alongside these responsibilities, you will coach early-career accountants and improve the processes and systems that support a scalable accounting function.

Close Management: Coordinate and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, keeping deliverables accurate and on schedule.

Accounting Review: Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules, resolving issues before they affect reporting.

Multi-Entity Accounting: Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities.

Complex Accounting: Manage accounting for revenue share, capital expenditures, accruals, operating expenses, and leases under ASC 842.

Financial Reporting and Audit Support: Support financial statement preparation and annual audit activities with clear, complete documentation.

Accounting Standards: Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, providing guidance on complex transactions and emerging business initiatives.

People Development: Coach and mentor senior and staff accountants, building technical capability, accountability, and confidence.

Policies and Controls: Document accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls and consistent working practices.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual work and improve the efficiency of recurring accounting activities.

Systems and Automation: Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives that improve reporting and support growth.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people management.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules at a manager level.

Experience in a complex, multi-entity environment with intercompany activity.

Demonstrated ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

Experience coaching and developing accounting professionals, including early-career staff.

ASC 842 lease accounting experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with revenue share and capital expenditure accounting is a significant advantage.

Experience improving accounting processes, implementing systems, or introducing automation.

CPA preferred.

Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities with limited oversight.

Ability to work onsite in our Scottsdale office four days per week.

Unlimited PTO

Exclusive employee travel rates

Travel discounts through Arrivia programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company participation

At Arrivia, we power travel loyalty and rewards programs for some of the world's leading brands. Our teams help millions of travelers book memorable experiences while delivering innovative technology and travel solutions to our partners. With a global workforce and a culture built on curiosity, ownership, authenticity, and collaboration, we're creating the future of travel.

If you are ready to lead a disciplined close, develop a capable team, and improve how accounting operates, we invite you to apply.

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