Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience in industry and/or public accounting
Experience leading month-end close across multiple accounting areas or entities
Hands-on experience in a SOX or similarly controlled environment
Strong command of US GAAP and technical judgment
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of senior accountants
Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar accounting systems preferred
Responsibilities
Own a broad portfolio of accounting areas requiring significant technical judgment
Perform technical revenue reviews and document positions on complex transactions
Lead the monthly close process and ensure audit readiness
Present quarterly pre-close materials to senior leadership
Serve as primary contact for external auditors and support global accounting responsibilities
Partner with various departments on complex transactions and new products
Lead accounting policy changes and process redesigns
Benefits
Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-wide week off for team recharge
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on career growth with Development Dollars and leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Company-paid therapy sessions and HeadSpace subscription
Full Job Description
This role will be required to work from our Norwalk, CT office at least 3 days per week.
In this role, you will: Lead the portfolio and set the standard
Own a broad portfolio of accounting areas that call for significant technical judgment, including revenue, accounts receivable and credit loss reserves, capitalized software and technology costs, technology-related prepaids, and legal, marketing, and other accruals.
Perform technical revenue review (complex contract reviews, quarterly technical deliverables, reconciliations). Form, document, and defend positions on complex or judgmental transactions, and decide what to escalate to the Director and when.
Lead the monthly close across your portfolio and global entities by planning the calendar, setting review standards, and giving final sign-off on reconciliations, flux analysis, and commentary. Act as final reviewer in FloQast, ensuring reconciling items are supported, resolved on time, and audit-ready.
Lead close and balance sheet review meetings and present quarterly pre-close materials to senior leadership and the broader finance team. Communicate risks, open items, decisions, and progress clearly and early to the Director and other stakeholders.
Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and Booking Holdings reporting, and support quarterly and year-end requirements as accounting responsibilities globalize.
Partner with Tax, Legal, FP&A, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Product, and Commercial on allocations, cross-charges, and complex transactions. Engage early on new products and arrangements so leaders understand the accounting implications before decisions are made.
Lead accounting policy changes, system transitions, and process redesigns by clarifying objectives, timing, outputs, and support needed.
Apply a risk-based lens across the portfolio, and fix recurring issues at the source rather than relying on workarounds.
Modernize how we work, including automation and AI
Own modernization in your area. Ask why work is done the way it is, start with what each process needs to achieve, and lead improvements that simplify work, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort, accounting for upstream and downstream dependencies.
Execute the automation roadmap and implement agentic workflows across close, reconciliation, and review routines, from idea through adoption. Build the business case with Accounting Process Solutions and Enterprise Systems, and track time and risk removed, control impact, documentation, and realized benefit.
Evaluate new tools against a clear need and recommend them with expected benefit and control impact. Use approved AI tools to improve variance analysis, commentary, reconciliations, data validation, and reporting, applying sound judgment, human review, confidentiality, and auditability.
Lead and develop people
Lead and develop senior and staff accountants by setting team priorities and quality standards, reviewing work, and giving timely, candid feedback and career guidance
Build documentation, cross-training, and coverage so the team stays resilient as responsibilities evolve
Raise the technical and analytical capability of the whole team by sharing how you reach conclusions, not only what they are
Please apply if you have:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience in industry and/or public accounting
Experience leading month-end close across multiple accounting areas or entities, and reviewing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
Hands-on experience in a SOX or similarly controlled environment
Strong command of US GAAP and sound technical judgment, including the ability to form, document, and defend accounting positions with auditors and senior leaders
Working knowledge of revenue recognition and contract review, credit loss reserves, and capitalization of software and technology costs
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team that includes senior-level accountants
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to explain the business drivers behind the numbers
Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior leaders
Strong organization and prioritization across multiple areas and shifting priorities
A track record of leading a process improvement or automation effort, with a before and after you can describe, and the ability to translate accounting needs into clear requirements for systems partners
Ability to influence business partners and Finance leaders and offer a perspective that helps them make better decisions
Comfort collaborating across time zones and with global teams
A willingness to use automation and AI thoughtfully, with appropriate review and controls
Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar accounting and close-management systems preferred
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) preferred
Benefits and Perks
Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive retirement and health plans
Free lunch 2 days per week
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Connecticut-based role is $125,000-$135,000.
We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.
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About KAYAK
KAYAK is a travel search engine that allows users to search for flights, hotels, and rental cars. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. KAYAK's website and mobile app allow users to compare prices from hundreds of travel sites with just one search. The company also offers a variety of tools and features to help users plan and book their travel, including price alerts, itinerary management, and travel guides. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings, which also owns other travel brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, and OpenTable.
