Role Description Smeetz is the leading AI-powered unified commerce platform for the European leisure and entertainment industry with 200+ venues, 10+ countries, €10M raised, and a Series A in motion. We need a trusted senior operator to own the operational backbone of Finance: - Full accounting cycle across 5 entities (CH, UK, FR, US, ES) - Payroll, payment cycles, reporting, and controlling - Automated end-to-end with AI and modern tooling Reports directly to the CEO. This is a delegation hire: leadership stops worrying about Finance once you're in the seat. We move fast and expect the same with precision without bureaucracy. Key Responsibilities - Accounting Ownership: Full cycle with journals, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close. Mentor the Operations Assistant on AP/AR. - Multi-Entity Compliance: Primary contact for accounting partners in UK, FR, US, ES. Review and approve subsidiary financials and tax presentations. Support audits, statutory filings, transfer pricing. - Payroll & Payments: Own end-to-end payroll across jurisdictions. Run regular AP cycles to safeguard funds availability. The CEO does not need to follow up. - Reporting & Controlling: Timely financial statements, KPI dashboards, budget-to-actual, variance analysis, cash flow. Challenge department leads when material deviations from budget appear; surface root causes to the CEO with clean supporting analysis. - Data Integrity: Streamline workflows between Sales, Account Management, Implementation, and Finance. Eliminate reconciliation friction. - Automation & AI: Drive AI adoption inside Finance. Replace manual work with AI and no-code automation (Anthropic Claude, n8n, Notion, Zapier). Goal: a Finance function that runs on systems, not on hours. Qualifications - 7+ years in accounting, with 3-5+ years in a senior or managerial role - Hands-on IFRS multi-entity experience; Swiss GAAP and transfer pricing a strong plus - BSc in Accounting/Finance; ACCA, CPA, MSc, MBA, or equivalent qualification a plus - Practical command of QuickBooks; advanced Excel and Google Sheets, Chargebee a plus - Concrete example of implementing AI or automation in a finance context - Full professional English; French, Spanish, or German a plus - SaaS or scale-up experience a plus; SQL exposure a plus Personal Attributes - Trustable: leadership delegates Finance to you and stops worrying. - Precise: accuracy is a personal standard, not a checklist. - Fast & energetic: bias to action. Ships work. Doesn't wait for instructions. - Process-driven: turns inefficiencies into repeatable, automated workflows. - AI-native: tools are leverage, not threats. You drive AI adoption. - Independent: self-directed, communicates outcomes not status updates. - Calm under pressure: month-end, audits, escalations, etc. Benefits - Direct reporting line to the CEO with full ownership of the function - Performance-driven culture: successes recognised and rewarded with increased earning potential and expanded ownership responsibilities - Modern tooling stack (QuickBooks, Notion, Anthropic Claude, etc.) - International exposure across CH, UK, FR, US, ES, etc.

• Accountable for ensuring the Group’s entity structure, capitalisation and intercompany arrangements are appropriately designed, technically sound, tax‑efficient and compliant with IFRS, local statutory requirements and internal governance policies. • Leading and / or reviewing entity goodwill impairment assessments, balance sheet recapitalisations and entity restructurings and reductions. • Provide technical accounting leadership to support simplification, cost reduction and balance sheet optimisation initiatives, while safeguarding reporting integrity and audit robustness. • Plays a lead role in simplifying the Group’s entity structure and ensuring the financing activities are correctly reflected in the Group’s financial statements and statutory accounts. • Exercises significant influence over the Group’s technical accounting positions, legal entity architecture and intercompany financing design, providing authoritative recommendations on complex accounting matters and structural decisions. • Materially influences balance sheet outcomes and audit conclusion.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for transforming controllership processes • Guide clients in how to transform these processes using AI and automation • Work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts • Deliver high quality advice through face-to-face and video-based presentation

Role Description The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on payroll, financial close, and accuracy of financial reporting. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, supports the monthly close process, and maintains compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Director of Accounting and Finance, this role plays a critical part in executing core accounting functions, strengthening payroll processes, and ensuring alignment between payroll, general ledger activity, and financial reporting. The Senior Accounting Manager works in partnership with Human Resources and Operations to support accurate payroll processing, time tracking, and workforce-related financial data. Key Responsibilities - Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. - Support and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Prepare and review financial reports and supporting schedules for internal management. - Ensure all transactions are properly recorded and coded by fund, grant, and department. - Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Payroll Management (Core Focus Area) - Lead payroll processing in partnership with HR, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and state regulations. - Ensure payroll data is accurately recorded and reconciled within the general ledger. - Review and validate payroll inputs, including time tracking, allocations, and adjustments. - Monitor payroll-related controls, including approvals, system access, and audit trails. - Support alignment of payroll with grant allocations, departmental budgets, and workforce planning. - Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and work closely with HR and system providers (e.g., ADP) to resolve issues. Compliance and Controls - Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls. - Support compliance with GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance, and grant-related requirements. - Assist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests. - Maintain documentation for payroll, accounting entries, and reconciliations. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work in partnership with Human Resources to ensure alignment between payroll, employee data, and financial records. - Collaborate with FP&A to support accurate budget-to-actual reporting and payroll forecasting. - Partner with Operations to ensure consistency in time tracking, systems, and financial processes. - Support training and guidance to staff on financial policies, time tracking, and expense processes. Systems and Process Improvement - Support use and optimization of financial systems, including NetSuite and payroll systems (e.g., ADP). - Identify opportunities to improve payroll and accounting workflows for efficiency and accuracy. - Assist in strengthening integration between payroll, accounting, and reporting systems. - Contribute to process documentation and standardization across accounting functions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. - CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred. - Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant payroll responsibility. - Strong experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and general ledger integration. - Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems preferred. - Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and grant compliance preferred. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. - Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally. Core Competencies - Payroll and Accounting Expertise - Attention to Detail and Accuracy - Accountability and Ownership - Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking - Process Improvement Orientation - Cross-Functional Collaboration Position Highlights - Department: Finance - Reports To: Director of Accounting and Finance - Location: Remote (with occasional travel as needed)