International Accounting Manager, Strava

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Chartered Accountancy, CPA, or ACCA qualification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in an international or multi-entity environment
• Proven experience with IFRS and local GAAP for European countries
• Experience with IPO readiness and/or public company accounting
• Experience managing teams, and working with external accounting vendors for reporting and payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Netsuite or similar)
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and statutory compliance for European countries
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a dynamic, international environment
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and compliance

Desirable

• Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will be an integral part of bringing the vision of what the Strava product can be for athletes through driving strategic company-wide efforts, driving and enabling scale and footprint expansions and preparing for public-company readiness
• The International Accounting Manager is a fixed-term role that will provide coverage during the year for our full-time International Accounting Manager while she is on maternity leave
• This role will provide coverage by overseeing the accounting and compliance functions for our European subsidiaries in Germany, France, Ireland, and the UK
• Reporting to the Assistant Controller, and collaborating with the functional accounting leads based in the US, this role is integral to ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory compliance, and readiness for public company requirements
• This role will also work closely with a Senior Analyst based in France who is focused on providing support for the same European subsidiaries
• The International Accounting Manager will manage payroll, accounts payable, entity liquidations, and general ledger accounting for these entities, ensuring adherence to both local GAAP and IFRS where applicable
• Oversee and manage the accounting operations of European subsidiaries, including payroll, accounts payable, and general ledger functions, in collaboration with function accounting leads based in the US
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local regulations and IFRS, where applicable
• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Coordinate and prepare for audits and statutory reporting, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance with audit requirements
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with oversight for all European entities
• Maintain relationships with external service providers of accounting, payroll and tax services
• Support entity liquidations, as needed, maintaining stakeholder relationships by keeping all informed and driving accountability
• Support the company’s public readiness initiatives, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and other IPO-related activities
• Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and external auditors to facilitate the public company transition
• Coordinate with local entity accounting providers and payroll processing vendor monthly and each reporting period
• Enhance and refine accounting policies and procedures to streamline and optimize processes
• Implement best practices and drive efficiency in financial operations, leveraging ERP systems and other tools
• Manage the integration of accounting systems and processes across subsidiaries to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Help to supervise and develop the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks
• Assign projects, set priorities, and ensure the team’s adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Provide training and support to the team to enhance their skills and knowledge in international accounting and compliance
• Managing and developing a highly qualified and motivated team that collaborates well with US counterparts and business partners to build a top class accounting function that is public-ready
• Developing, maintaining and adhering to policies and procedures, calendars, checklists, process maps, and other procedural documentation. Ensuring compliance with all corporate policies and procedures. Partnering cross-functionally to provide compliance reporting and process controls
• Performing regular internal review procedures to ensure proper documentation, records, and the reviews and sign-offs. Facilitating and supporting audits through the delivery of records and documentation to external auditors, as required. Conducting research to ensure any anomalies are explained and resolved
• Operating as an accounting subject matter expert. Collaborating with business stakeholders on business-lead initiatives. Facilitating the development of project plans and schedules, as necessary
• Developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of all systems to independently research and resolve issues