TravelPerk
Accounting Manager
TravelPerk, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About Us
We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.
We've revolutionized the business travel market by offering an unrivaled selection of travel options, a powerful booking and management platform, and 24/7 customer support. It's why we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised
$104 million
in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.
We've been winning awards too. Since 2023, we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of thefastest-growing apps and tech companies ,
and a leading pioneer of business travel.
These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.
The Role
We are looking for our first U.S. based Accounting Managerto join our amazing global Controllership team. In this role, you will be the finance owner of an operating subsidiary located in the U.S. where GMV volumes are growing month over month. Therefore, you will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the U.S. subsidiaries financial accounts.
You will assist in growing our accounting function in the U.S. This includes assisting our controllership team with the consolidated U.S. group audit. You will collaborate with the different departments across the company to ensure accounting policies are aligned with the group and that data is reconciled in a timely manner, in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
What you will doOwn the monthly/quarterly/annual close process for our U.S. subsidiaries including variance analysis of key accountsOwn the external audit for our U.S. subsidiaries being the main point of contact with our external auditorsAssist the controllership team in the annual consolidated audit of our U.S. TopCoOwn the accounting policies and technical accounting memos for our U.S. subsidiaries ensuring that they align with our group policies and U.S. GAAPOwn the cash flow and working capital requirements for our U.S. subsidiaries working closely with our group treasury teamPerform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and subsequent analytical analysis of accountsOwn OPEX for U.S. subsidiariesOwn intercompany reconciliations for our U.S. subsidiariesOwn controls and documentation for our U.S. subsidiaries that conform with the Sarbanes Oxley ActSupport the business growth in an organized and controlled way, partnering on operational improvementsManage relationship with third party providers to support U.S. tax filingsParticipating in finance transformation projects and other ad hoc specific projectsSupervising a small teamWhat will you need to succeed?
6+ years of accounting experience with a mix of public accounting and industryBachelor of accounting/finance degree or equivalentExpertise in U.S. GAAPExperience in managing a teamExperience in both technical and operational accountingExperience working on public company audits with external auditorsProven track record of working w/ multi-entity and global organizationsExcellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and fluent in EnglishOrganizational skills and ability to manage deadlinesAnalytical thinker and detailed orientedExcellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsEntrepreneurial attitudeAn innovative and enthusiastic individual looking to make an impactGrowth mindset - adapt to the dynamic nature of a fast-paced business - assist with scalable solutions as we navigate projects across the Controllership team to grow the business and improve our processesTech awareness - active interest in technology and automation - we constantly strive to improve and automate our policies so that we operate world-class processes;Availability to travel to our hubsOn top of that, the preferred candidate will have:
CPA or equivalent qualification+2 years in similar positions at travel companies;NetSuite experienceExperience working on acquisitionsWhat do we offer?
Competitive compensation, including equity in TravelPerkGenerous vacation days so you can rest and rechargeComprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start dateFinancial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA planSubscription to Wellhub, the gym benefitFamily services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeksGlobal presence and hybrid working styleUnforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubsLearning and professional development opportunities♥ iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year roundExponential growth opportunities16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice"Work from anywhere" allowance of 20 working days per year
How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Chicago hub. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.
At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base-and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.
You can check about our values here and see our IRL approach in this video.
Read more about our latest updates here.
We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.
We've revolutionized the business travel market by offering an unrivaled selection of travel options, a powerful booking and management platform, and 24/7 customer support. It's why we've become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we've grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a 'unicorn' and in 2024 we raised
$104 million
in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.
We've been winning awards too. Since 2023, we've been voted one of the best places to work, one of thefastest-growing apps and tech companies ,
and a leading pioneer of business travel.
These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.
The Role
We are looking for our first U.S. based Accounting Managerto join our amazing global Controllership team. In this role, you will be the finance owner of an operating subsidiary located in the U.S. where GMV volumes are growing month over month. Therefore, you will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the U.S. subsidiaries financial accounts.
You will assist in growing our accounting function in the U.S. This includes assisting our controllership team with the consolidated U.S. group audit. You will collaborate with the different departments across the company to ensure accounting policies are aligned with the group and that data is reconciled in a timely manner, in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards.
What you will doOwn the monthly/quarterly/annual close process for our U.S. subsidiaries including variance analysis of key accountsOwn the external audit for our U.S. subsidiaries being the main point of contact with our external auditorsAssist the controllership team in the annual consolidated audit of our U.S. TopCoOwn the accounting policies and technical accounting memos for our U.S. subsidiaries ensuring that they align with our group policies and U.S. GAAPOwn the cash flow and working capital requirements for our U.S. subsidiaries working closely with our group treasury teamPerform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and subsequent analytical analysis of accountsOwn OPEX for U.S. subsidiariesOwn intercompany reconciliations for our U.S. subsidiariesOwn controls and documentation for our U.S. subsidiaries that conform with the Sarbanes Oxley ActSupport the business growth in an organized and controlled way, partnering on operational improvementsManage relationship with third party providers to support U.S. tax filingsParticipating in finance transformation projects and other ad hoc specific projectsSupervising a small teamWhat will you need to succeed?
6+ years of accounting experience with a mix of public accounting and industryBachelor of accounting/finance degree or equivalentExpertise in U.S. GAAPExperience in managing a teamExperience in both technical and operational accountingExperience working on public company audits with external auditorsProven track record of working w/ multi-entity and global organizationsExcellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and fluent in EnglishOrganizational skills and ability to manage deadlinesAnalytical thinker and detailed orientedExcellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skillsEntrepreneurial attitudeAn innovative and enthusiastic individual looking to make an impactGrowth mindset - adapt to the dynamic nature of a fast-paced business - assist with scalable solutions as we navigate projects across the Controllership team to grow the business and improve our processesTech awareness - active interest in technology and automation - we constantly strive to improve and automate our policies so that we operate world-class processes;Availability to travel to our hubsOn top of that, the preferred candidate will have:
CPA or equivalent qualification+2 years in similar positions at travel companies;NetSuite experienceExperience working on acquisitionsWhat do we offer?
Competitive compensation, including equity in TravelPerkGenerous vacation days so you can rest and rechargeComprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with coverage from your start dateFinancial benefits like 401k or Roth with company matching, and HSA or FSA planSubscription to Wellhub, the gym benefitFamily services that include adoption benefits and paid parental leave from 12 to 16 weeksGlobal presence and hybrid working styleUnforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubsLearning and professional development opportunities♥ iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year roundExponential growth opportunities16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice"Work from anywhere" allowance of 20 working days per year
How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Chicago hub. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.
At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.
TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base-and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.
You can check about our values here and see our IRL approach in this video.
Read more about our latest updates here.