Senior Director, Corporate Accounting
Making sure our customers have an amazing experience is the heart of everything we do.
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:
The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for assessing the accounting treatment for material transactions across the company andthe preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K.
You ll spend your time on the following:
You will work closely with the Corporate M&A, Finance and Treasury teams on understanding accounting implications of terms and conditions of investments and business combination arrangements, along with other significant transactions and initiatives across the Company.
Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with Company policy and GAAP guidance on various areas including goodwill, investments, leases, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, gross versus net revenue presentation, foreign currency and other matters and prepare related white-paper documentation.
Facilitate/coordinate the process of implementing new standards and accounting changes to ensure the Company is prepared to comply at the necessary time.
Managing preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K.
Estimation of significant reserves for the Company (e.
g.
Legal, Refunds and Variable Consideration under ASC 606), including working with the necessary teams to gather operational data to execute the models, and verify that the methodology used in the models are appropriate for new business initiatives and practicesAssist with ad-hoc questions raised from the business and the relevant accounting implications.
Lead and grow others; remain aware of each person's career goals; hold development discussions; and provide meaningful tasks and assignments to promote development.
Actively managing the team workload, including ensuring continuous process improvement and simplification.
Liaising with auditors as part of the financial reporting processes.
Ensuring adherence with SOX requirements.
May draft or work with investor relations management to prepare sales and earnings press releases, reports for securities analysts, investors and industry groups.
We re excited about you if you have:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting and CPA 15
years of accounting experience7
years of people management experienceDirect experience overseeing compliance efforts with the preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-KStrong background in technical accounting research and analysisAbility to review and interpret new and proposed accounting regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSound understanding of US GAAPYou have the ability to multi-task and lead several projectsDetail oriented with a penchant for preparing meticulously accurate workYou're enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to growYou thrive in an often-times ambiguous environment#LI-HybridGroupon s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses.
To learn more about the world s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here.
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, then click apply 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 grouponcareers.
com.
SummaryLocation:
Chicago (35 W.
Wacker Dr.
)Type:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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:
The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for assessing the accounting treatment for material transactions across the company andthe preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K.
You ll spend your time on the following:
You will work closely with the Corporate M&A, Finance and Treasury teams on understanding accounting implications of terms and conditions of investments and business combination arrangements, along with other significant transactions and initiatives across the Company.
Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with Company policy and GAAP guidance on various areas including goodwill, investments, leases, share-based compensation, revenue recognition, gross versus net revenue presentation, foreign currency and other matters and prepare related white-paper documentation.
Facilitate/coordinate the process of implementing new standards and accounting changes to ensure the Company is prepared to comply at the necessary time.
Managing preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K.
Estimation of significant reserves for the Company (e.
g.
Legal, Refunds and Variable Consideration under ASC 606), including working with the necessary teams to gather operational data to execute the models, and verify that the methodology used in the models are appropriate for new business initiatives and practicesAssist with ad-hoc questions raised from the business and the relevant accounting implications.
Lead and grow others; remain aware of each person's career goals; hold development discussions; and provide meaningful tasks and assignments to promote development.
Actively managing the team workload, including ensuring continuous process improvement and simplification.
Liaising with auditors as part of the financial reporting processes.
Ensuring adherence with SOX requirements.
May draft or work with investor relations management to prepare sales and earnings press releases, reports for securities analysts, investors and industry groups.
We re excited about you if you have:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting and CPA 15
years of accounting experience7
years of people management experienceDirect experience overseeing compliance efforts with the preparation, review, submission and distribution of financial reports required by governmental and regulatory agencies, such as US SEC 10-Q, 10-K, 8-KStrong background in technical accounting research and analysisAbility to review and interpret new and proposed accounting regulationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSound understanding of US GAAPYou have the ability to multi-task and lead several projectsDetail oriented with a penchant for preparing meticulously accurate workYou're enthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to growYou thrive in an often-times ambiguous environment#LI-HybridGroupon s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses.
To learn more about the world s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here.
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, then click apply 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 grouponcareers.
com.
SummaryLocation:
Chicago (35 W.
Wacker Dr.
)Type:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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