Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting
2 months ago
About Us
We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel. Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support 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 the fastest-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. About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to join the Controllership team and lead our core and technical accounting and reporting team and oversee some of our key financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, finance, and leadership, with experience in managing a team of professionals. This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating some of TravelPerk's core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic, value add insights to senior leadership. This role will be based from our London hub and, while we do offer certain flexibility, the responsibilities of the role require you to be in the office several days per week. What You Will Do- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the core accounting department (including general ledger, consolidation, month-end reporting and technical accounting) to ultimately ensure timely, complete and accurate financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations through effective financial stewardship.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and provide insights to senior leadership.
- Prepare and present financial reports and analyse financial data, providing insights to senior leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Own and constantly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve financial performance.
- Collaborate with other departments such as legal, strategic finance and tax to ensure cross functional alignment with business objectives and to support decision-making.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, and other financial professionals, culminating in a timely and accurate audit process.
- Provide guidance and support to the core accounting team, including coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, changes in accounting regulations, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems.
- Identify opportunities to automate to elevate efficiency and accuracy across the team, ensuring we remain up to date with the latest world class tech solutions in the accounting sphere, streamlining processes and removing bottlenecks.
- Drive ad-hoc projects across the business to add value, insight and revenue generating insight to the TravelPerk product offering.
- Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA) with 10+ years post qualified experience, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and technical accounting skills including knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SEC regulations.
- Experience in external financial reporting at a public company.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and drive results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals
- Experience with financial systems and software (Netsuite and Workiva experience a bonus).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software (NetSuite experience a bonus)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy whilst having full control of the big picture.
- Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;
- Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
- Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;
- "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;
- Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs;
- A mental health support tool for your well-being;
- Exponential growth opportunities;
- ???? VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice;
- "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
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