Senior Accountant

At Lighthouse, we’re on a mission to disrupt commercial strategy for the hospitality industry. Our innovative commercial platform takes the complexity out of data, empowering businesses with actionable insights, advanced pricing tools, and cutting-edge business intelligence to unlock their full revenue potential.

Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, we’ve welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 700+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities.

At Lighthouse, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry’s most exciting rocket-ship? 🚀

What You Will Do

The Senior Accountant assumes a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial operations. This position involves managing complex financial tasks, and supporting junior staff.

Where you will have impact

Financial Operations Management:

• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and reconciliation processes. Drive efficiency and scalability in these core functions as we continue our rapid growth.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
  
  

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Consolidate financial data, perform in-depth variance analysis, and provide insightful commentary on financial performance to support strategic decision-making at the highest levels.
  
  

Month/Year-End Closings:

• Support and manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including general ledger entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Implement best practices to ensure timely and accurate closures in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
  
  

Controlling:

• Contribute to the controlling responsibilities, including overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls, analyzing variances, and contributing to the optimization of financial processes to support strategic decision-making.
  
  

Process Improvement:

• Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. You'll have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions and contribute to building a world-class finance function.
  
  

About Our Team

Our dynamic team consists of a mix of junior and senior accountants who work together to ensure the financial accuracy and compliance of our entities, both locally and internationally. Our senior accountants play a crucial role in supporting our junior accountants. Together, we tackle various accounting projects and initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment where both junior and senior accountants can grow and thrive.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices.
• Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
• Collaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues.
• Career development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential.
• Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 85,000+ users worldwide.
• Mobility options: Mobility budget or company car tailored to your needs.
• Comprehensive health insurance: Extensive coverage for you and your dependents.
• Private pension funding: Group insurance to secure your future.
• Competitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work.
• Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master's preferred), or equivalent through experience.
• Audit and/or controlling experience.
• You have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial administration and reporting.
• You are capable of working effectively in a team and contributing to a cooperative work environment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to changing tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong Proficiency in Financial Software and Tools: Including Excel.
• Familiarity with Accounting Principles and Practices.
• Excellent Communication Skills: For effective collaboration and reporting.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Dutch is a plus.
• Able to set objectives, conduct thorough analyses, foster collaboration with passion, and communicate effectively.
  
  

Thank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. Our commitment to equality is not just a policy; it's part of our culture.

If you share our passion for innovation and teamwork, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. At Lighthouse, our guiding light is to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply.

We value the unique perspective and talents that you bring, and we're excited to see how your light can shine within our team. We can't wait to meet you and explore how we can grow and succeed together, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for the industry.