Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services every day and local businesses thrive.
To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories.
In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results.
Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates success.
The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation.
We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company.
We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to join our team.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing a team of accounting professionals while overseeing and driving improvements in the intercompany accounting process across our global operations.
You will work closely with teams in the US and EMEA regions to resolve intercompany variances, ensure accurate reconciliations, and implement effective policies for foreign currency exchange and accounting processes.
As a senior leader, you will play a crucial role in driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of 2 accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
Oversee improvements to the intercompany accounting process, including mitigating foreign exchange exposures and settling intercompany positions.
Act as a key business partner to US and EMEA counterparts, resolving intercompany variances and ensuring timely reconciliation of outstanding amounts.
Take ownership of the intercompany process, challenging and improving current procedures, and driving automation, particularly for salary recharges.
Manage the preparation, control, and accuracy of journal entries, balance sheets, reconciliations, and other key accounting tasks in compliance with relevant legislation.
Collaborate with the Corporate Tax team to ensure annual recharges comply with Groupon's Transfer Pricing framework across all EMEA entities.
Coordinate with the Shared Service Centre to process intercompany invoices, intercompany payments, and supplier statements, while overseeing bank reconciliations.
Ensure policies and procedures are in place to properly capture and account for foreign currency exchange and translation.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging continuous learning and development within the accounting team.
Requirements: 5+ years of accounting experience , ideally within a global matrix environment .
ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
2+ years of experience handling foreign currency translation for intercompany transactions.
Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple regions.
Advanced numeracy and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Experience with Netsuite or other ERP systems is preferred.
Location: London or Warsaw office We work in a hybrid model - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remotely.
Join us in this transformative journey at Groupon, where your impact will drive our success and create lasting value for our customers and vendors.
Groupon 's purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses.
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If all of this sounds like something that's a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.
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