VP, Accounting at The Knot Worldwide in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE AND THE TEAM:

The VP will oversee all accounting functions including corporate accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, revenue recognition, M&A financial diligence and integration, procure-to-pay (P2P), and accounting shared services across multiple locations. Reporting to the CFO, the VP will navigate the scale and complexity of a growing, entrepreneurial, company. Driving compliance and efficiency, this leader will partner with a variety of teams and leaders to drive TKWW toward its mission and financial goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects of corporate accounting including global, multi-entity close and consolidation, technical and foreign currency accounting, treasury, order-to-cash, P2P, payroll, and reporting (including ESG reporting)
• Manage, develop, and build a best-in-class global team as the company expands
• Develop a high-quality corporate governance, controls and risk management environment and enhance and improve policies and procedures with an eye towards efficiency
• Support Audit Committee meetings and agenda, coordinating across the business
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross functional senior leaders to help proactively plan for, advise and support introduction of new products/services or internal initiatives
• Serve on the finance leadership team and collaborate with CFO and fellow leaders on functional and people priorities. Bring to life the team vision to transform the function with technology and the finance skill sets of the future.
• Manage and own relationship with external auditors
• Partner with Enterprise Systems to optimize and evaluate road map for financial systems optimization and implementation where applicable. Champion and roll out technology enhancements and ensure team is fully maximizing potential
• Continually assess and drive improvements in all aspects of team operations, including global accounting, treasury, reporting and financial operations, including organizational structure, operating processes, and systems - overall goal to reduce cycle times, improve monthly workflow, and reduce exposure to error
• Lead financial due diligence and post-merger integration
• Drive cash flow optimization, including cash flow forecasting
• Partner with the Tax team to ensure compliance with global transfer pricing and filing requirements as well as quarterly provisions and payments as well as reporting accuracy
• Partner with the Legal team to develop and maintain control policies, standards, and procedures that comply with all regulatory guidelines (e.g. SOX) and evolve with the business
• Proactively analyze the evolution of accounting standards and tax rules, and advise the organization on the optimal course of action in the short and long term
• Manage the accounting budget - establishing the right mix of internal and outside spend and demonstrating innovation in how finance services are delivered. Establish and report on objectives and key results for the accounting team that align with the company's priorities

• Based in DC area
• Certified Public Accountant, able to provide cross-functional guidance on complex accounting issues.
• Proven leader adept at building and motivating globally distributed accounting teams with tech-enabled processes
• Deep experience working with external auditors, maintaining internal controls and compliance-related issues
• Collaborative spirit and a strong belief in cross-functional collaboration and collective rather than individual success
• Change management experience, particularly in large, cross-functional initiatives
• Track record in managing and improving end-to-end financial processes with a well-rounded skill set across finance, controllership, tax, and treasury
• Proven ability to successfully evaluate, implement, and integrate financial systems.
• Ability to balance the company's values with financial goals
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with ability to impact and influence
• Experience working with SaaS or internet companies
• Spanish proficiency is highly desirable