VP, Accounting

The Company  
Cover Genius is a Series D insurtech that protects the global customers of the world’s largest digital companies including Booking Holdings, owner of Priceline, Kayak and Booking.com, Intuit, Uber, Hopper, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Descartes ShipRush, Zip and SeatGeek. We’re also available at Amazon, Flipkart, eBay, Wayfair and SE Asia’s largest company, Shopee. Our partners integrate with XCover, our award-winning insurance distribution platform, to embed protection for millions of customers worldwide each year. Our team and products have been recognized with dozens of awards including by the Financial Times which ranked Cover Genius as the #1 fastest-growing company in APAC in 2020. Our diverse team across 20+ countries and many language groups commit itself to diverse cultural programs, in particular “CG Gives” which makes social entrepreneurs out of us all and funds development initiatives in global communities.
Our People areBold, Authentic, Purposeful and Inspired
Our People are notPerfect, Traditional, Complacent or Cautious
About the Role
As the Vice President of Global Accounting, you will spearhead the comprehensive management and oversight of our financial accounting operations worldwide, ensuring impeccable adherence to international accounting standards and effective leadership of our global finance team.
To drive success in this role will require leading the development and analysis of financial reports in alignment with GAAP and IFRS, steering global financial consolidation, and driving strategic financial planning in sync with our corporate objectives. Your expertise will be crucial in managing financial risks, enhancing internal control frameworks, and cultivating a team culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. You will also play a key role in optimizing financial processes, maintaining robust relationships with cross-functional teams, and staying at the forefront of accounting standards and regulations to guide your team's professional development.
This position demands a seasoned leader with a solid foundation in global accounting practices, a knack for strategic thinking and problem-solving, and exceptional communication skills to engage effectively across all organizational levels.

What will your day look like? You will...

• Lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local and international accounting regulations and standards.
• Oversee the global consolidation process, managing the accurate and timely consolidation of financial results from multiple entities and regions.
• Coordinate with regional accounting teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
• Work closely with internal audit and compliance teams to ensure adherence to internal controls and policies.
• Build out Internal Controls framework and processes
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing global accounting team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline global accounting operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure alignment in financial processes and reporting.
• Interface with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends.
• Provide guidance and training to the accounting team to ensure ongoing professional development.

To help us level up, you'll ideally have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or e