Senior Accounting Manager

at  Groupon

Company Overview:
Groupon is undergoing a transformative phase, offering a dynamic environment rich with opportunities for growth. Our mission is to reignite company growth by enhancing value for local vendors through compelling experiences and services.
We are looking for a talented, highly motivated individual to join its International accounting team as a Senior Manager, specifically focused on the oversight of its International financial reporting compliance function. As a Senior Accounting Manager you will interact with different departments (Corporate accounting, international accounting, consolidations, tax, corporate development, finance and treasury) across the globe. This role will have a high level of visibility within the organization with opportunities to work directly with the Chief Accounting Officer, International Controller and Global Controller. If you are looking for a role that will give you exposure to senior level executives within the Company this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and continue building a diverse team to propel the Company’s growth and success
• Manage a compliance team of 8 based in Warsaw, Poland that is responsible for the preparation of local statutory financials statements in accordance with IFRS or Local GAAP
• Manage the team’s interactions with the external auditors to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage the planning and coordination of the financial reporting components of the external audit
• Relentless focus on timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting, process improvement and automation
• Maintain an effective internal controls over financial reporting environment to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Provide technical accounting support 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

✏️ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or equivalent designation required
• A minimum of 7 years of accounting experience required
• Financial reporting experience in a global US publicly listed Company is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of Big 4 experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team
• Ability to present to Senior Management in a clear and concise manner
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS. Local GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and manage 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

  What is our mindset?

• We compare ourselves to a sports team, striving to assemble the best team with the available resources.

• While maintaining values like fairness, mutual support, and respect, we also focus on performance, aiming to build a top-notch organization capable of delivering excellent results quickly.
• Our culture is built on courage, ambition, and is strongly meritocratic, allowing the most capable individuals to grow rapidly.
• We deconstruct the system into the smallest building blocks, clearly articulate key issues, and communicate next action steps.

• We deliver results under pressure, focusing on weeks rather than years during the transformation period.

• Learn more about us on the landing page
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  Join us in this transformative journey at Groupon, where your impact will drive our success and create lasting value for our customers and vendors.
  Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace
  . 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, and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.
  Beware of Recruitment Fraud: Groupon follows a merit-based recruitment process without charging job seekers any fees. We’ve noticed an increase in recruitment fraud, including fake job postings and fraudulent interviews and job offers aimed at stealing personal information or money. Be cautious of individuals falsely representing Groupon’s Talent Acquisition team with fake job offers. If you encounter any suspicious job offers or interview calls demanding money, recognize these as scams. Groupon is not responsible for losses from such dealings. For legitimate job openings, always check our official careers website at
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• Manage, mentor, and continue building a diverse team to propel the Company’s growth and success
• Manage a compliance team of 8 based in Warsaw, Poland that is responsible for the preparation of local statutory financials statements in accordance with IFRS or Local GAAP
• Manage the team’s interactions with the external auditors to facilitate completion of audit procedures in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage the planning and coordination of the financial reporting components of the external audit
• Relentless focus on timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting, process improvement and automation
• Maintain an effective internal controls over financial reporting environment to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Provide technical accounting support for significant and complex transactions impacting the International accounting team, including the implementation of new accounting standards related to US GAAP, IFRS and Local GAA