Accounting Manager

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime is hiring an Accounting Manager to join our EMEA Finance team! In this role, you will report into the EMEA Controller, Finance Director. You will be responsible for all aspects of accounting as well as driving data integrity and compliance. You will work side-by-side with the Tax team, the Shared Service Centre team, the US Corporate Accounting team, local financial service providers and local Operations teams. We are looking for an Accounting professional who is excited about learning the micro-mobility business while building cross-functional relationships to help improve processes so we can continue to grow and scale our operations. Lime is at an exciting inflection point as we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth. As we grow our category leadership, we are transitioning to a more structured, high-performing organization and need someone who thrives in this evolution. The ideal candidate has experience scaling teams, products, or processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can balance execution with strategy. In this role, you will help design and implement systems that enable us to move quickly while maintaining quality and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as we build the foundation for long-term success. This is a remote position in Italy with a preference for candidates residing in the Rome and Milan to maintain effective collaboration across teams. What You’ll Do: Act as the local controller for entities incorporated in Italy, Spain and Portugal, owning the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records and reporting Prepare in-house or coordinate with local service providers to prepare and file statutory financial statements and other accounting related deliverables Play an active role in the statutory audit process, arranging planning meetings, identifying key stakeholders, defining milestones, and managing the overall timeline. Drive FP&A activities as the primary finance partner for local stakeholders to support forecasting and providing insights into financial performance and key drivers Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting and reporting processes across regions About You: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and / or professional accounting qualification ACCA / CPA 6+ years of experience in accounting/finance, including experience as a local controller or similar leadership role Knowledge of Italian GAAPs and ability to apply these practically. Exposure to Spanish, Portuguese GAAP and US GAAP is a plus Hands-on experience with external audits as well as building a strong control environment Proven FP&A experience as well as experience owning financials across multiple entities (Italy, Spain, Portugal preferred) Strong project management skills; ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage projects and cross-functional teams Excellent business partnering skills, organizational skills and attention to detail, with a desire for continuous growth and improvement Fluent communication skills in both Italian and English Preferred Experience: Experience in an EMEA finance context, scale-up or multinational environment is highly preferred Experience with Netsuite, Workiva, Coupa and other cloud-based ERP solutions is a plus #LI-PD1 #LI-Remote If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page. Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email [email protected] for assistance. Apply To This Job