VP of Accounting

Who we’re looking for

• Deep technical accounting expertise, public company experience, and the judgement to build for scale:
• 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
• Strong US GAAP knowledge is non-negotiable; dual US GAAP and IFRS is ideal
• Hands-on SOX compliance experience, including designing or owning a SOX programme
• A track record of transforming accounting teams – automating, restructuring, raising the bar
• Experience with compact, multi-entity accounting functions; familiarity with complex consolidation
• AI fluency, with a genuine appetite for re-thinking how accounting works:
• AI has changed how you work, not just how fast; you see where it can replace manual processes, not just assist with them
• You can point to specific automation or workflow improvements you've driven in a finance context
• You are comfortable stress-testing your own assumptions about what accounting needs to look like – and helping a team do the same
• Familiarity with modern finance tooling; exposure to Business Central, OneStream or Workiva is a plus
• A clear and credible communicator who leads through expertise, not hierarchy:
• Humility, cross-functional instinct, and willingness to work with others are as important as technical depth
• Comfortable working with ambiguity while maintaining clarity and momentum for the tea

What you’ll do

• Lead the accounting function and build a public-ready finance organisation:
• Own the end-to-end accounting organisation: controlling and reporting, accounting and tax, technical accounting and payroll.
• Drive readiness across SOX, PCAOB and SEC reporting standards, and US GAAP adoption – building the compliance posture a scaled business needs
• Reduce month-end close from day 8–10 to business day 5
• Lead the transition to Coupa and a PO-first procurement model, going live September 2026
• Build bench strength in US GAAP and SOX – currently one specialist in each area
• Bring AI-native thinking to transform manual processes across the function
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team and accounting org:
• Help the Prague team answer difficult questions about where accounting is going and what their roles look like as the business scales
• Manage upwards as well as downwards – influencing leadership behaviour is a real part of this job
• Work cross-functionally; accounting silos are not what this business needs right now

About the position

Help make the world more hospitable The hospitality industry is uniquely human, and it deserves technology that’s just as inspiring as the people behind it. At Mews, we’re transforming the industry with a platform that helps hotels run smarter, move faster and create better guest experiences. You’ll work with smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. You’ll have autonomy and the trust to make good decisions and move quickly. And you’ll enjoy a real sense of purpose as you see the impact of what we’re building. If you’re motivated by ownership, curiosity and meaningful impact, and are driven to deliver consistent high performance, you’ll feel at home here.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid holiday (yes, really)
• Participation in our company share program
• Paid parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available after one year of service)
• An annual Learning budget of €300 (and more for high performers) to support your development
• Monthly "EDGE" time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself
• A work from anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year
• Relocation options, available after one year
• Flexible, hybrid working options
• A home office setup budget to make your workspace your own and a monthly work-from-home allowance
• Claude tokens, so you can automate workflows and build smarter, more efficient ways of working