Senior Manager, Accounting

OpenTable; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from almost anywhere (up to 20d/2

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave

Development Dollars

Leadership development

Travel Discounts

Pension contributions

Gym membership discount

Job summary

OpenTable is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to own the international growth close, end‑to‑end. You will standardize and automate processes, partner with global teams, and drive a transformation of the accounting function to support rapid growth.

You will lead a team across multiple entities, ensure completeness of balance sheets, and deliver timely reporting while applying US GAAP principles and controlling financial risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post‑qualification experience in financial and operational accounting within a complex, multi‑entity global business.
• Proven track record of managing end‑to‑end financial close cycle, including revenue, expenses, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• In‑depth US GAAP knowledge and corporate financial reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end international growth revenue and expense close under US GAAP across global entities.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly variance analyses and partner with FP&A on spend trends.
• Serve as SME for international revenue/expense accounting and advise on agreements and arrangements.
• Drive continuous process improvement, standardization, and automation of close processes.
• Foster cross‑functional partnerships with procurement, finance operations, and commercial teams.
• Establish governance and clear accountability across the international accounting function.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Leadership & coaching

US GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CA)

Job description

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

About the Job

The Senior Manager, Accounting owns the completeness and accuracy of international growth revenue and expense across the profit and loss statement and related balance sheets for a fast-paced, global business. Operating within the Controllership leadership team, this is a hands‑on role with ownership of the end‑to‑end international growth close. The successful candidate will drive a comprehensive continuous improvement agenda to scale the accounting function through standardization, automation, and the adoption of enabling technology. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of international growth revenue and expense and help shape the future transformation of the accounting function to support significant organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end international growth revenue and expense close cycle under US GAAP, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of all balance sheet reconciliations and reporting requirements worldwide.
• Deliver clear monthly and quarterly financial variance analyses to explain commercial drivers, risks, and opportunities while partnering with financial planning teams on spend trends.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert for international revenue and expense accounting, applying technical principles and critical evaluation to judgment‑intensive areas, partner agreements, and commercial arrangements.
• Drive the continuous improvement agenda by simplifying, standardizing, and automating close processes through the adoption of artificial intelligence and scaling technologies.
• Cultivate robust cross‑functional partnerships with accounting teams and commercial stakeholders, championing a culture of excellence centered on collective objectives and accountability..
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with procurement, finance operations, and commercial partners to integrate commercial insights into accounting decisions and establish clear process governance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of post‑qualification experience in financial and operational accounting within a complex, multi‑entity global business.
• Demonstrated experience managing the end‑to‑end financial close cycle, including revenue, expenses, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proven track record of successfully leading, coaching, and developing teams of accounting professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑depth technical grounding in US GAAP principles and corporate financial reporting standards.
• Strong proficiency in driving continuous process improvement, automation, or financial system transformations.
• Experience managing accounting operations and collaboration across multiple international entities and time zones.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate financial figures into clear commercial insights for senior stakeholders.

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:
  • Company‑paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company‑paid subscription to Headspace
  • Annual company‑wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Time off for your birthday
• Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Income protection and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program - including 24/7 GP & free legal advice
• Pension plan contributions
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike2Work
• Season ticket loan
• Social events & Thursday happy hours
• Free lunch 2 days per week

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.