Backroads · 4 days ago
Senior Accountant
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expBackroads is a company passionate about creating exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips worldwide. The Senior Accountant will oversee international accounting, compliance, and statutory reporting, ensuring adherence to multi-country regulations and providing accurate reporting for stakeholders.
LeisureTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Oversee month-end and year-end close for international legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS
Maintain and reconcile monthly general ledgers for foreign subsidiaries
Prepare or review account reconciliations prepared by foreign subsidiary staff and/or external service providers
Oversee inter-company transactions, post and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and inter-company reconciliations, currency revaluation and translation adjustments
Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
Manage preparation and review of statutory financial statements across multiple countries
Monitor and implement changes to international accounting standards and regulations
Provide meaningful reporting to management to ensure confidence in the excellence of subsidiary accounting processes and procedures
Support annual statutory audits for foreign subsidiaries
Assist with the preparation of annual inter-company agreements in compliance with transfer pricing requirements
Prepare and review VAT/GST returns, corporate tax filings, and other country specific tax obligations
Maintain compliance with statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions & partner with external tax advisors to resolve complex cross-border tax matters
Ensure timely submission of government and regulatory filings across all countries of operations
Identify opportunities to streamline consolidation and reporting processes
Partner with treasury, tax, and FP&A teams to ensure aligned and accurate reporting
Perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including international accounting and consolidation under U.S. GAAP
Strong working knowledge of foreign currency translation and remeasurement
Strong analytical skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions, all tailored to our business model and industry
Expert attention to details and strong adherence to quality and accuracy of work product
Communication skills: Effective communication with diverse stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures
Proven ability to communicate financial story in business terms tailored to our industry
Work Ethic: Maturity, adaptability, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required; strategic thinking, ability to influence and persuade, and ability to interact with Senior Management
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to deadlines
Positive, can-do attitude, and commitment to achieving goals
Preferred
Experience with multi-currency accounting, inter-company reconciliations, and eliminations
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems; experience with NetSuite, Oracle, Workday, Epicor or similar preferred
Strong proficiency with Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave
Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!
Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!
Outdoor industry discounts and deals
Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work
Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yoga
Company
Backroads
Backroads is a biggest active travel company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sean Harrington
Chief Operating Officer
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Avery Hale Smith
Chief Experience Officer
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