Global Controller

Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences–big and small, new and familiar–that make for a full, fun and rewarding life.

Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships resulting in strong, vibrant communities. With employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. Our culture encourages employees to embrace change, adapt to new circumstances, and find creative solutions to the challenges we face. Does that sound like a great way to grow your career? Let’s get into the details. 

We are looking for a Global Controller, who will be in charge of overseeing the accounting operations within Groupon globally. This role interacts with various departments globally and is a key business partner for many across the globe. This role has a high level of visibility within the organization and reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

You’ll spend time on the following:

·         Oversee, mentor, and continue building a diverse accounting team to propel the Company’s growth and success

·         Oversee the end to end accounting for the international operations, including US GAAP reporting requirements and local reporting requirements 

·         Oversee a compliance team that is responsible for the preparation of local statutory financials statements in accordance with IFRS or Local GAAP 

·         Oversee the Global accounting operations team based in Chicago, IL (US); London, UK;  Warsaw, Poland; and Bangalore and Chennai, India that is responsible for the Global US GAAP results and international local statutory results

·         Oversee the team’s interactions with the external auditors to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner

·         Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (i.e. SOX 404) environment to ensure compliance with policies and procedures

·         Oversee execution of  key projects to ensure appropriate testing prior to launch and collaborate with key business partners on testing and necessary remediation

·         Provide technical accounting oversight for significant and complex transactions impacting the International accounting team, including the implementation of new accounting standards related to US GAAP, IFRS and Local GAAP

·         Partner with Finance and Business Partners to address key business initiatives

·         Responsible for the strategic direction of the operational accounting team

·         Liaise with Tax department on indirect tax and corporate tax matters

·         Work with Financial systems teams to capture the necessary financial data to ensure complete and accurate financial results

We’re excited about you if you have:

·         A minimum of 15 years of accounting experience required with at least five years at a Controllership level

·         People management experience - at least 5 years (direct reports)

·         SOX 404 experience is required

·         Experience working at a US Publicly listed Company is a plus

·         Experience working with intercompany accounting and statutory reporting a plus

·         Big 4 Public Accounting experience a plus

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong understanding of VAT laws and their impact on accounting processes

·         Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team

·         Ability to present to Executive Management in a clear and concise manner

·         Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS

·         Ability to multi-task and oversee several projects in a fast-paced start-up like environment

·         A high level of initiative, drive and a strong sense of ownership 

·         Critical thinker with a natural curiosity to analyze and improve business processes

·         Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisive action on process improvement issues

·         Open minded and culturally sensitive

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or equivalent designation required

We work in a hybrid model - 2 days in the office (per week), 3 days remotely.

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Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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