Accounting Team Lead Americas

**Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?**

We are **Emma - The Sleep Company**. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 35 countries with more than 25 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day.

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. **Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen**

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity to join Emma and our Accounting team.

You'll ensure the accuracy and integrity of our group financials while mentoring a dynamic and collaborative team of General Ledgers, working closely with our Director of Accounting. You'll have the chance to influence strategy and enhance processes in a multicultural environment.

Positioned at the core of our Finance Team, you'll directly impact driving Emma's growth.

**What you´ll do**:

- Lead and oversee the financial accounting in our Americas entities to ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs.
- Mentor and lead a team of accountants in different locations, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Coordinate and steer our local accounting service providers to ensure effective service delivery
- Work closely with other finance teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Streamline accounting processes and systems, optimizing the use of our ERP.
- Coordinate audit schedules, liaise with external auditors, and assist with tax and regulatory compliance in the region.
- Drive data-driven decision-making through ad-hoc financial analyses and projects (in cooperation with our Controlling team)
- Be a proactive member of our entrepreneurial culture by sharing your financial leadership and problem-solving skills.

**Who we´re looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in group accounting, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
- A sound knowledge base of IFRS.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of developing teams.
- A strategic mindset with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Business Central is a plus.
- A master's degree or CPA is a plus.
- Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.

**What we offer**:

- A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
- The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team.
- Hybrid home office policy (22 days per quarter)
- Flexible schedules
- Pet-friendly office
- Monthly salary + multiuse vouchers
- Benefits above the law

**Become an Emmie**

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - **and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off.**We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up.

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.