Accounting Manager

Hotel Engine is a Denver-based travel tech company on a mission to radically simplify trip management for businesses. We’re not a cumbersome travel management company, nor an online price aggregator. We’re a powerful network that brings hotels and businesses together. Our members save time, money and effort in managing their lodging programs, and our partners get access to loyal, high-value business travelers. It’s a true win-win. Following a 2021 series B funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation, we achieved remarkable growth in 2022. We expect 2023 to be our best year yet.   Across our organization, we’re powered by exceptional talent. From our large Engineering and Product teams to Sales, Supplier Relations, Member Support, Data, Marketing and Operations, our team is forward-thinking, data-driven and customer-obsessed. We’re also a lot of fun — one of the many reasons we were named a Best Place to Work by Built In Colorado for the past four consecutive years.   We value our individuality, and we also understand that together, we thrive. Most importantly, we know we’re not for everyone! Complacency doesn’t live here. We’re focused on finding the right people who are energized by our culture and bring diverse experiences and backgrounds that will help us unlock our full potential. Click here to view our DNA , and if you like what you see, please read on! About the Role: We are searching for a highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team and help us scale to the next level while promoting a team-oriented and highly collaborative culture! Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, this position will have high visibility and interaction with various departments throughout the company. We are fast-paced, high-growth startup, which means we build processes, solve problems and manage competing high priorities daily. In this role, you'll focus primarily on improving our monthly reporting processes and controls around revenue recognition and gross profit analysis, and you’ll play a lead role in implementing new software to streamline revenue reporting. The Accounting Manager will have a large impact on accounting operations, cross-functional projects, and audit readiness efforts. The ideal candidate will partner well cross-functionally and have a flexible, can-do attitude.   Requirements and responsibilities: Plan, review, and perform month-end close processes with a sense of urgency, proactively shortening close to 4 days while maintaining accurate supporting workpapers.   Critically evaluate accounting information, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis to ensure accurate, auditable, and explainable outcomes. Actively participate in the implementation and oversight of LeapFin for streamlined revenue & COGS processes, including design, testing, and implementation activities. Manage a team of 1-2 accountants, providing actionable feedback for growth and development while producing a high quality of team output. Partner throughout the finance department to streamline our monthly close & flux processes, with a focus on consistency and predictability. Establish strong relationships with cross-functional peers, representing the Accounting department with a high degree of collaboration. Contribute to building a strong control environment over financial reporting and core financial systems. Foster a positive and performance-driven culture, providing feedback to support, develop, and maintain a high performing team. Assist Accounting & Finance leadership with special projects & complex analyses.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required Active CPA license, preferred Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years of experience reviewing close activities, required Heavy Excel, NetSuite, and system implementation experience, required Experience in a large public auditing firm, strongly preferred Self-directed worker with the ability to resolve issues independently with minimal supervision, but also asks appropriate questions as needed   What we provide: We recognize that there is more to work than the day-to-day responsibilities. Hotel Engine is on Built in Colorado's 2021 Best Places to Work list and provides each employee with the opportunity to take on new challenges that support their near and long-term goals in a high-growth, startup environment. We also give back and have comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs supporting community, social justice and environmental causes. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer the following benefits:   Competitive base salaries Stock options for all new hires Performance-driven equity awards Parental leave programs Unlimited paid time off policy, 48 hours annual sick time and 16 hours of paid volunteer time each year Insurance benefits including medical coverage, dental and vision offerings (with plans available at no cost to employees), as well as HSA/FSA, and disability offerings 401(k) plan with a match program   Cash compensation: The base salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise and may vary from the amount above. Hotel Engine Total Rewards Philosophy | We recognize that there is more to work than day-to-day responsibilities. Hotel Engine has been recognized on Built-in Colorado’s Best Places to Work list 3 years in a row (2020-2022) for our positive culture and robust growth opportunities.    As a company, we’re also dedicated to giving back to our greater community, and have comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs supporting community, social justice and environmental causes. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:     Competitive base salaries    Annual performance bonuses   Stock options for all associates + performance-based stock options    Insurance benefits including medical coverage (with a plan available at no cost to employees) + 100% paid dental and vision insurance    401(k) plan with a match program Unlimited PTO + 2 paid days each year to volunteer with your favorite non-profit   Paid parental leave and family medical leave   Hotel discounts through our exclusive platform   The ability to make a real impact in an incredibly fast-growing organization; you’ll never be just another cog in the wheel.