preply - Director of Accounting & Controlling
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Requirements
• Big Four background (PwC, Deloitte, EY, or KPMG) • 10+ years of experience in accounting, including leadership roles • Proven experience building or transforming accounting functions in high-growth environments • Hands-on experience with SOX 404 design and implementation • Strong expertise in US GAAP and external reporting (10-K, 10-Q, S-1 exposure) • Track record of improving close processes and operational rigor • Strong people leadership and ability to drive change • Experience in SaaS, marketplace, or global tech companies • Exposure to automation / AI in finance • Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing. • We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience. • Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters. • Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen. • Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently. • Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions. • Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks. • Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference. • Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made. • One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress. • DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Responsibilities
• Build and scale the accounting function • Own and transform the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, driving significant improvements in speed, structure, and discipline • Build a SOX 404-compliant controls environment from the ground up • Establish public-company-grade reporting, including audit-ready financial statements • Lead technical accounting across complex areas (revenue, SBC, consolidation, etc.) • Drive transformation and automation • Identify and eliminate manual processes through automation and AI-enabled workflows • Improve data quality, systems, and reporting infrastructure (NetSuite, etc.) • Deliver step-change efficiency gains across accounting operations • Build and lead a high-performing team • Assess current team capabilities and upgrade talent where needed • Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence • Partner across the business • Work closely with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Operations to ensure alignment • Act as a trusted advisor to Finance leadership on IPO readiness • Partner with auditors and external advisors to ensure smooth execution
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