Associate Manager, Consolidation & Reporting

Associate Manager Consolidation and Reporting

Location: London/UK (Hybrid: in Office 2 days per week)

With millions of diners 60000 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.

About the role

As Associate Manager Consolidation & Reporting you will lead the OpenTable brands external reporting obligations. Youll be responsible for preparing and coordinating the audit of the OpenTable legal entity statutory accounts working closely with our auditors and responding to ad hoc external reporting requests (for example information requests from the UK Office for National Statistics).

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work clear communication and collaborating across teams.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in finance and accounting. If youre excited by the role but dont meet every single requirement we encourage you to apply.

What youll do

External reporting and statutory accounts

• Prepare accurate and timely OpenTable legal entity statutory accounts ensuring they comply with relevant accounting standards and company law.
• Lead the audit process including drafting the statutory reporting timetable serving as the main point of contact for auditors and coordinating with the OpenTable accounting team to deliver audit support on time.
• Coordinate and respond to external reporting requests and obligations outside of the statutory accounts (for example government and regulatory information requests).
• Provide clear and timely updates on external reporting matters to the Senior Manager Consolidation & Reporting and the VP Controllership.
• Draft clear concise accounting memos and summaries on accounting events and topics related to the statutory accounts.

Consolidation and BHI reporting

• Support the consolidation and month-end close process for the OpenTable brand including consolidating various regions and foreign currencies in OneStream.
• Align expectations in advance on the timing and content of key deliverables with BHI ensuring submissions are accurate complete and clearly explained.
• Help manage BHI-related deliverables and deadlines including a five-business-day close cycle reporting workbooks postclose adjustments and other recurring reporting needs.
• Perform monthly quarterly and annual financial and fluctuation analysis. Partner with the accounting team to understand key drivers and provide clear commentary on financial statement movements to senior finance partners (for example the brand CFO VP Controllership BHI and external auditors).
• Take responsibility for specific accounting areas (for example equity and investments) including preparing balance sheet reconciliations as required.

Projects collaboration and continuous improvement

• Contribute to Consolidation & Reporting team projects and where appropriate lead and organize individual workstreams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance and Accounting (for example FinOps Tax GL FP&A) to support shared reporting goals and requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external ad hoc requests by clarifying objectives why they matter expected timing and setting up simple templates to capture the information needed.
• Communicate progress and issues promptly to the Senior Manager Consolidation & Reporting raising risks early and proposing practical solutions.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and tools that increase efficiency accuracy and team capacity.
• Prepare clear well-structured accounting memos and summaries for the Controllership team on consolidation and reporting matters.

Experience and skills

You dont need to meet every bullet to be considered. If you have relevant experience and are keen to grow wed like to hear from you.

• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with complex financial data.
• Experience with statutory reporting and/or group consolidation (for example preparing statutory accounts supporting audits or working on multi-entity or multi-currency consolidation).
• Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to explain technical topics in a straightforward way.
• Proactive approach to work: able to manage your own tasks follow through on commitments and ask for support when needed.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple deadlines and requests in a fast-moving environment.
• Interest in learning improving processes and sharing knowledge with others.

If youre unsure whether your experience is a match please apply and tell us how your background could be a good fit for this role.

Benefits and Perks

• 5 weeks paid vacation 1 day off for your birthday
• Private health & dental insurance
• 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
• Generous paid vacation
• 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
• 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

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 accommodations during the application or 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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