Accounting Success Manager
Light
About Light
Light is a Smart Financial Platform (an SFP; not ERP - read our manifesto) set to make it easy, efficient, and transparent for multinational tech companies to manage their finances.
Come join one of Europe's strongest FinTech teams with people from Pleo, Juni, Google, X, AWS, Spotify, Klarna, etc. who are building a new category.
*Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time*
This Accounting Success Manager role is focused on…
Leading complex implementation projects for multinational clients transitioning from legacy ERPs to Light's Smart Financial Platform.
Applying your Big4 consulting experience to navigate intricate financial systems and processes during client migrations.
Building trusted relationships with client finance leadership teams to drive ensure successful platform adoption.
Developing and executing detailed project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
Collaborating with internal product and engineering teams to translate client requirements into successful implementations.
…and how you fit into the team:
Your main mission is to ensure flawless transitions from outdated ERP systems to Light's modern financial platform. Based in-office in London, this role requires you to leverage your Big4 background to build credibility with finance executives while managing complex technical implementations. You'll be the bridge between enterprise finance teams and our product capabilities.
This is a client-facing role with direct responsibility for implementation success and long-term client satisfaction.
You'll work with a small and stellar team with a deep understanding of the market who has done this before.
Your qualifications could be:
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
3-5 years of experience at a Big4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) with focus on accounting, finance transformation, ERP implementation, or similar projects.
Accounting Expertise: Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
Project Management Excellence: You've successfully led complex enterprise software implementations from initiation through to completion and value realization.
Finance Systems Expertise: You understand the intricacies of financial systems, processes, and how they integrate across multinational organizations.
Client Relationship Management: You excel at building trust with C-suite executives and finance leadership teams through clear communication and consistent delivery.
Problem-Solving: You can quickly diagnose implementation challenges and develop practical solutions that balance client needs with technical feasibility.
Bonus points:
Experience specifically with migrations to or from major ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) to more modern financial platforms.
Technical Aptitude: You have hands-on experience with financial software integrations and data migration strategies.
Industry Specialization: You have deep expertise in the tech/SaaS industry and understand their unique financial operations challenges.
International Experience: You've worked on multinational projects spanning different regulatory environments and accounting standards.
Here's what to expect in our hiring process…
Chat with our Chief of Staff + Head of Growth (45 min)
Take-home challenge
Interview going through the take-home challenge
Interview with our CEO (1h)
Offer
… so a few tips to stand out would be:
Share specific examples of complex implementation projects you've led, focusing on how you overcame resistance to change.
Demonstrate your understanding of financial systems architecture and migration strategies that minimize disruption.
Explain your approach to building client trust throughout challenging transformation projects.
While this is the good stuff...
In addition to being part of a great team and working in a really fun and innovative environment, we offer:
💸 A competitive salary + stock options in our fast-growing start-up.
🍼 Paid parental leave.
🏝 25 days of annual leave + public holidays in the country where you are based.
🥳 Regular socials and company off-sites (last time was Lisbon and next time is in May).
💻 A new computer + whatever gear you may need.
🚀 A huge opportunity for career growth as you'll help shape a market-defining product.
…these are the famous last words:
Working at Light means you're embarking on an exciting journey to reshape the future of multinational financial operations. Our cheat-code is that we've built something like this before - and are now doing it again, only better. Our goal is to make global finance effortless and empower companies to make informed decisions.
If you're excited about applying your Big4 expertise to transform how multinational companies manage their finances in a fast-paced startup environment, then we would love to hear from you at careers@light.inc.
🚀 Join the rocket ship while it's taking off 🚀