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