Associate Manager, Accounting (Hybrid)

With millions of diners 70000 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. Youll 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.

Associate Manager Accounting

Location: London United Kingdom Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

About the job

OpenTable is looking for an Associate Manager Accounting to own the accounting processes supporting our Marketing organization partnering closely with Marketing Commercial FP&A Legal and other Finance teams to ensure accurate accounting strong controls and scalable month-end execution. The role combines operational accounting technical accounting judgment process improvement and cross-functional business partnership with an understanding of ASC 606 to assess the downstream accounting implications of commercial and marketing initiatives.

This is an Associate Managerlevel individual contributor role with significant ownership and influence. Youll lead complex accounting workstreams streamline processes and build strong partnerships across the business. Its built for someone with sound judgment technical accounting expertise and a continuous improvement mindset who can independently drive execution communicate clearly and improve how work gets done. This role reports to the Manager Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end accounting processes supporting the Marketing organization ensuring complete accurate and timely accounting under US GAAP.

• Partner with Marketing Commercial FP&A Legal and other cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate new initiatives contracts and campaigns providing accounting guidance and ensuring appropriate accounting outcomes.

• Apply knowledge of ASC 606 to assess whether marketing arrangements have revenue recognition implications including customer incentives promotional programs and commercial agreements.

• Manage month-end close activities across the Marketing portfolio including journal entries reconciliations variance analysis accruals and balance sheet integrity.

• Prepare technical accounting documentation accounting position papers and process documentation while supporting internal controls and responding to internal and external audit requests.

• Identify lead and implement process improvements that strengthen controls reduce manual effort and improve scalability through automation system enhancements and AI-enabled workflows.

• Organize and lead cross-functional initiatives building productive relationships with Finance Marketing Commercial Product Legal Operations and other business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

• 6 years of progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of US GAAP.

• Experience applying technical accounting guidance including familiarity with ASC 606 and evaluating accounting implications of commercial arrangements.

• ACA ACCA CA or CPA designation.

• Advanced Excel proficiency including complex financial models lookups and pivot tables.

• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting or a large multinational finance organization.

• Experience partnering with Marketing or other corporate functions in a business-facing accounting role.

• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.

• Experience leveraging AI automation or workflow tools to improve accounting processes scalability and control quality.

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

• 5 weeks paid vacation

• Time off for your birthday

• Paid volunteer time

• Focus on your career growth:

  • Development Dollars

  • Leadership development

  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

• Travel Discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

• Private health & dental insurance

• 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

The best connections happen face-to-face whether youre sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. Thats why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach with an expectation of coming into the office two days a weekgiving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility.

Work Environment & Flexibility

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

Were 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 were building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serveand 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 were here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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