Controller
Europe Express · Denver, CO · 3 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccounting$100/hrFull-time
Join our team and be part of a collaborative, learning-driven environment that shares a love for creating unforgettable holidays.
About the role
We are looking to hire a Controller to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes within demanding corporate timelines.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS, analyze performance trends, and provide insights that support business decisions and operational improvement.
- Own and continuously strengthen the finance control environment, including internal controls, accounting policies, balance sheet governance, reconciliations and risk management practices.
- Lead adoption of Group Finance policies and ensure controls evolve alongside business growth and system changes.
- Partner closely with HR, FP&A, Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing leaders to support strategic initiatives, improve financial decision-making, and embed strong accounting practices across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting, payroll, expense and policy matters. Apply sound judgment to resolve ambiguity, interpret accounting requirements and manage high-risk issues effectively.
- Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals by establishing clear expectations, strengthening succession planning and building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, growth and continuous improvement.
- Own successful mid-year and year-end audit processes, managing auditor relationships, coordinating internal stakeholders and ensuring strong documentation, compliance and reporting discipline across statutory, tax and Group requirements.
- Lead initiatives that improve scalability, simplify processes and increase finance effectiveness through automation and emerging technologies. Drive responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions while establishing appropriate controls, governance and review processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
- Significant progressive accounting experience within global or complex reporting environments.
- Experience leading distributed accounting teams in a mid-sized business.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, balance sheet governance and foreign currency transactions.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development experience.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment and proactive risk awareness.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, reporting tools and system-enabled controls.
- Experience using automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve finance processes preferred.
Qualifications
- Passionate about the wonders of Europe and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences.
- Equipped travel advisors with in-depth destination training and unparalleled resources.
- Empower them to succeed at every stage of their career.
Skills
- Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Controls, Governance & Risk Management
- Strategic Business Partnership
- Judgment & Issue Resolution
- Team Leadership & Development
- Audit & Compliance Leadership
- Finance Transformation, Automation & AI
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $135,000–$140,000, plus a performance-based bonus (10% target, up to 20% maximum)
- Flexible remote working model (Denver-based preferred)
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retail savings plan with company contributions
- Grossly paid time off allowance and birthday day off
- Parental leave and family-supportive policies
- Charity or volunteering time off
- Group-wide travel discounts
Pay
- $135,000–$140,000
Schedule
- Flexible remote working model (Denver-based preferred)