VP of Accounting

<div class="content-intro"><div> <h4 data-ghq-card-content-type="SMALL_HEADING">🌍 <strong data-ghq-card-content-type="BOLD">Can you help us change the world?<br></strong></h4> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">It’s true. At Mews, we dream big. As a Hotel Tech unicorn valued at $2.5b, we’re propelling new-generation cloud technology within global hospitality. With our industry-leading property management solution<strong data-stringify-type="bold">,</strong> we’re enabling the world’s most revolutionary hospitality brands to accelerate their digital transformation.</p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">We’re on the lookout for ambitious, tenacious and passionate people who want to join the next generation of innovators and disrupt the hospitality industry with us. Sound good so far? Keep reading and tumble down the Mews rabbit hole... 🐇</p> </div> <div> <h4 data-ghq-card-content-type="SMALL_HEADING">🧑🏻‍💻 About the role</h4> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">First things first: you want to know what you’re actually applying for. It’s impossible to capture every nuance of a role – especially at a rapidly growing company like Mews – but if we had to distill it down to a job description (which we do because this is a job description), it would be this:</p> </div></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Mews is at a significant stage of its growth – building the financial infrastructure, reporting standards and compliance programmes that a scaled, global business needs. The accounting function is central to that, and it needs a leader who has been here before.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This role leads the accounting organisation at Mews: controlling and reporting, AP and tax, technical accounting, payroll and, soon, accounts receivable. The teams are based primarily in Prague, technically strong, and highly motivated. What they're missing is a leader who can answer hard accounting questions, close the books faster, and help them understand what their roles look like as the business continues to scale.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This isn't a steady-state role. Mews operates across 32 entities, has a SOX programme underway, and is building toward the reporting standards and compliance posture of a public-ready business. There is real work to do – and genuine career upside for the person who does it.&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">✅ Your mission, should you choose to accept it:</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Lead the accounting function and build a public-ready finance organisation:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the end-to-end accounting organisation: controlling and reporting, accounting and tax, technical accounting and payroll.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive readiness across SOX, PCAOB and SEC reporting standards, and US GAAP adoption – building the compliance posture a scaled business needs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Reduce month-end close from day 8–10 to business day 5</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead the transition to Coupa and a PO-first procurement model, going live September 2026</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build bench strength in US GAAP and SOX – currently one specialist in each area</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bring AI-native thinking to transform manual processes across the function</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and accounting org:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Help the Prague team answer difficult questions about where accounting is going and what their roles look like as the business scales</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage upwards as well as downwards – influencing leadership behaviour is a real part of this job</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work cross-functionally; accounting silos are not what this business needs right now</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">🤝️ You'll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with you:</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Deep technical accounting expertise, public company experience, and the judgement to build for scale:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You have worked in or led accounting at a US-listed public company – you understand what SEC, PCAOB and SOX compliance looks like in practice</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong US GAAP knowledge is non-negotiable; dual US GAAP and IFRS is ideal</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Hands-on SOX compliance experience, including designing or owning a SOX programme</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of transforming accounting teams – automating, restructuring, raising the bar</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with compact, multi-entity accounting functions; familiarity with complex consolidation</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">AI fluency, with a genuine appetite for re-thinking how accounting works:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AI has changed how you work, not just how fast; you see where it can replace manual processes, not just assist with them</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You can point to specific automation or workflow improvements you've driven in a finance context</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">You are comfortable stress-testing your own assumptions about what accounting needs to look like – and helping a team do the same</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with modern finance tooling; exposure to Business Central, OneStream or Workiva is a plus</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">A clear and credible communicator who leads through expertise, not hierarchy:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Humility, cross-functional instinct, and willingness to work with others are as important as technical depth</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable working with ambiguity while maintaining clarity and momentum for the tea</li> </ul> <p>Our preference is to hire in the UK, one of our EU entities, East Coast US or East Coast Canada<strong data-start="263" data-end="353"><br>If based in the US you must be based in one of the following states:</strong> Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Pay Transparency at Mews</strong></span></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Salary ranges are provided in good faith and reflect current market conditions and internal pay structures. Final compensation may be adjusted based on funding, budget constraints, or exceptional candidate qualifications, but will remain within reasonable proximity to the stated range.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This salary disclosure is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation. We are committed to equal pay practices and prohibit salary history inquiries during our recruitment process.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">If the location you're applying from wasn't originally advertised for this role, salary range information is available upon request at any point during the application/interview process - your recruiter will be able to help.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">Pay range location. A</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$270,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$350,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range location B</div><div class="pay-range"><span>€130.000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>€180.000 EUR</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range location C</div><div class="pay-range"><span>£150,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>£210,000 GBP</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range location D</div><div class="pay-range"><span>2 000 000 Kč</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>3 000 000 Kč CZK</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <h4 data-renderer-start-pos="2882">🎉 What's in it for you?</h4> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2882">Did you know Mews was named&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mews.com/en/press/mews-named-best-pms-in-hoteltechawards" target="_blank"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Best PMS of 2025</em></a> - for the second year in a row - and twice recognized as a <a href="https://www.mews.com/en/blog/best-place-to-work-hotel-tech-2022" target="_blank"><em data-renderer-mark="true">Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech</em></a>?&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3024">That success is powered by our incredible people and supported by the benefits that help them thrive.</p> <h4 id="🌍-Global-benefits" data-renderer-start-pos="3127">🌍 Global benefits</h4> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3147">No matter where you’re based, you’ll enjoy:</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3194">Participation in our company share program</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3240">Best-in-class parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available within your first year)</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3375">Unlimited paid holiday (yes, really)</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3415">Work from anywhere - enjoy the flexibility to work from other countries for a few weeks each year through our compliant and flexible Workation policy.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3569">Relocation options available after 1 year</p> </li> <li>Monthly "EDGE" time - dedicated to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself</li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3697">Flexible, hybrid working options</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3733">One-off home office setup budget to make your workspace your own</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3801">Monthly working-from-home and healthcare allowances (<em data-renderer-mark="true">where local healthcare benefits are not in available</em>)</p> </li> </ul> <h4 id="📍-Local-benefits" data-renderer-start-pos="3911">📍 Local benefits</h4> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3930">We also tailor benefits to each location - from regional healthcare coverage to team events, socials, and other perks that make Mews life special wherever you are.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3930">Because at Mews, growth, balance, and belonging aren't just words, they're how we work.</p> </div> <div> <h4 data-ghq-card-content-type="SMALL_HEADING">🤷🏻 Who is Mews?</h4> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">We want to get to know you, so it’s only fair we tell you a little bit about ourselves first.&nbsp;Mews has been transforming hospitality since 2012. What began in a single hotel in Prague now powers thousands of hotels around the world, as they pursue their mission to develop transformational solutions for brands and create remarkable experiences for guests.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <p data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">Since the beginning, Mews embraced being different. Mews is not simply a property management system, but a connected hospitality cloud with products across the hotel ecosystem and more integrations than anyone else.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <p data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">From global hospitality brands to independent properties, hoteliers join Mews because they recognize the power of innovation. They understand that they can benefit from hotel tech that drives efficiency, maximizes revenue, and improves guest happiness.</p> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <p data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph"><span data-slate-fragment="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">Powering over 5,000 customers across more than 85 countries, Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses.</span>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">Ranked 24th in the FT 1000 list of the fastest-growing European companies in 2021, Mews has been recognized as the Best PMS by industry peers at the HotelTechAwards in both 2020 and 2024, consistently earning acclaim. Mews also achieved finalist status in 2021 and 2022. What's more, we take immense pride in being listed among the Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech during those same years and again this year. But our achievements don't stop there; Mews was also listed among the World's Best Hotel PMS Provider 2023 and as the World's Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider 2022 and 2023 by the World Travel Tech Awards.</p> </div> <div> <h4 data-ghq-card-content-type="SMALL_HEADING"><strong data-ghq-card-content-type="BOLD">💭 </strong><strong data-ghq-card-content-type="BOLD">Life at Mews </strong></h4> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">That’s what we do, but what about who we are? Mews’ culture is special and difficult to capture in words, which makes writing this tricky. You'll experience the freedom to be yourself and the ability to watch your ideas come to life. You’ll have an open line of communication and an open invitation to after-work drinks, be they virtual or in-person. Sometimes the work can be challenging and there can be a lot of it, but you’ll always be able to rely on those around you.</p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph">Yes, we’re ambitious and we move fast, but we know the value of fun and taking a breather. We have slack channels for almost every interest imaginable, and an all-company meeting every Friday gives you the chance to ask any question to our leadership team.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph"><span data-slate-fragment="JTdCJTIyb2JqZWN0JTIyJTNBJTIyZG9jdW1lbnQlMjIlMkMlMjJkYXRhJTIyJTNBJTdCJTdEJTJDJTIybm9kZXMlMjIlM0ElNUIlN0IlMjJvYmplY3QlMjIlM0ElMjJibG9jayUyMiUyQyUyMnR5cGUlMjIlM0ElMjJTTUFMTF9IRUFESU5HJTIyJTJDJTIyaXNWb2lkJTIyJTNBZmFsc2UlMkMlMjJkYXRhJTIyJTNBJTdCJTdEJTJDJTIybm9kZXMlMjIlM0ElNUIlN0IlMjJvYmplY3QlMjIlM0ElMjJ0ZXh0JTIyJTJDJTIybGVhdmVzJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIyb2JqZWN0JTIyJTNBJTIybGVhZiUyMiUyQyUyMnRleHQlMjIlM0ElMjJXZSVFMiU4MCU5OXJlJTIwZ3VpZGVkJTIwYnklMjBvdXIlMjBmaXZlJTIwa2V5JTIwdmFsdWVzJTNCJTIwaWYlMjB5b3UlMjBzZWUlMjB5b3Vyc2VsZiUyMGluJTIwdGhlbSUyQyUyMGl0JUUyJTgwJTk5cyUyMHRpbWUlMjB0byUyMGdldCUyMGluJTIwdG91Y2guJTIyJTJDJTIybWFya3MlMjIlM0ElNUIlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0Q=">If our mission, values and <a href="https://www.mews.com/en/careers#life-at-mews" target="_blank">Life at Mews</a> sound like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you!</span></p> <h4>Everyone is welcome at Mews</h4> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We’re an equal opportunities employer. To reimagine the art of hospitality, we need teams that represent our global and diverse customers and users. Our differences make Mews, so we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to work with us. We embrace different perspectives, encourage trying new things and want everyone to feel safe bringing their authentic self to work. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join a global, innovative and exciting community, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">One very important note: don’t hold back. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. We believe everyone should have equal access to opportunities and we’re committed to providing an inclusive experience, so please <a href="mailto:ta@mews.com" target="_blank">let us know</a> if there’s anything we can do to support you during the application process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We can’t wait to hear from you.</p> <h4><span data-slate-fragment="JTdCJTIyb2JqZWN0JTIyJTNBJTIyZG9jdW1lbnQlMjIlMkMlMjJkYXRhJTIyJTNBJTdCJTdEJTJDJTIybm9kZXMlMjIlM0ElNUIlN0IlMjJvYmplY3QlMjIlM0ElMjJibG9jayUyMiUyQyUyMnR5cGUlMjIlM0ElMjJTTUFMTF9IRUFESU5HJTIyJTJDJTIyaXNWb2lkJTIyJTNBZmFsc2UlMkMlMjJkYXRhJTIyJTNBJTdCJTdEJTJDJTIybm9kZXMlMjIlM0ElNUIlN0IlMjJvYmplY3QlMjIlM0ElMjJ0ZXh0JTIyJTJDJTIybGVhdmVzJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIyb2JqZWN0JTIyJTNBJTIybGVhZiUyMiUyQyUyMnRleHQlMjIlM0ElMjJXZSVFMiU4MCU5OXJlJTIwZ3VpZGVkJTIwYnklMjBvdXIlMjBmaXZlJTIwa2V5JTIwdmFsdWVzJTNCJTIwaWYlMjB5b3UlMjBzZWUlMjB5b3Vyc2VsZiUyMGluJTIwdGhlbSUyQyUyMGl0JUUyJTgwJTk5cyUyMHRpbWUlMjB0byUyMGdldCUyMGluJTIwdG91Y2guJTIyJTJDJTIybWFya3MlMjIlM0ElNUIlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQlN0Q=">🤖 AI and Hiring at Mews</span></h4> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-ghq-card-content-type="paragraph"><span data-slate-fragment="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">At Mews, we believe AI enhances our work but should not replace what humanises it and makes it individually ours. We see AI as a tool to support research, generate ideas, and drive efficiency, but creativity, critical thinking, and opinions differentiate us. As you apply, feel free to use AI to help structure your thoughts — but ensure your application and conversations with us, reflect your personal opinions, capabilities and experience. We’re building an AI-enabled workforce, and that starts with people who think independently and bring fresh ideas to the table. Because at Mews, making work more human is the ultimate goal.</span></p> </div></div>