Accounting Manager

Sonder is on a mission to revolutionize hospitality and make a world of better stays open to all. No two Sonders are the same – each property has a bespoke design and contains a mix of rooms, suites, and apartments. Though each Sonder is unique, our mobile app allows guests to effortlessly navigate their stay. From check-in to checkout, everything they need is just a tap away. To be better is a never-ending pursuit and revolutions don’t happen overnight. But, together, we can forever change the way people stay, for the better.

We are looking for someone who breathes hospitality operations and is energized by the opportunity to maximize, motivate, and inspire a team to deliver an amazing Sonder guest experience. Our Sonder locations are distributed across a city in different shapes, sizes, ages, and styles, and we pride ourselves on offering a hotel-like service. That’s what you’ll own.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

We are looking for a highly motivated Accounting Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller, you will play a critical role in building a world-class consolidations function to help scale Sonder. You will partner with teams across Sonder to identify process inefficiencies and implement remediation to strengthen the control environment and develop best-in-class process through the use of system automation and relevant tools.

Our ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who embraces ambiguity and can work independently to solve problems. This is a unique opportunity to scale our global Accounting function and make Sonder the most loved hospitality brand in the world. 

The Opportunity:

• Development and execution of monthly close procedures for our global consolidations process, ensuring accurate results are delivered on time for reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP (and IFRS, as applicable)

• Work cross functionally across the company to develop system flows and integrations for the order to cash process, with a focus on revenue recognition data

• Help lead the implementation of best practices for accounting to scale the team with the growth of the business and revenue streams

• Prepare and review materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Lead the annual financial statement audit for balance sheet related reconciliations

• Develop the Accounting team, and support their growth and professional development

Who We Look For:

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA required

• 6+ years of progressive Revenue Accounting experience; ideally a combination of public accounting (Big 4 or regional equivalent) and industry experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of monthly close cycle

• Thorough understanding of and ability to apply relevant US GAAP

• Advanced Excel skills (index match, power query etc.)

• Strong communication, interpersonal, team building and organizational skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization and make actionable recommendations

• Ability to work with teams across different time zones

• Flexibility to work under time constraints and deadlines

• Experience with Netsuite a plus

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Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as competitive stock, health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous stock plan

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Flexible vacation

• Wellness and volunteering days

• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders

• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

Learn More About Sonder

• Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

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• Blog: Sonder Stories

• Instagram: @sonderstays

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered. 

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].