Accounting Controller

Accounting Controller

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Close the accounting books monthly and annually, subject to audit by KPMG, LLP, in a materially complete and accurate manner and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Compare actual results vs company forecast to identify & resolve any discrepancies in the following P & L line items:

• Revenue

• Discounts

• Cost of goods sold

• Other acquisition costs

• General & administrative expenses

• Capital expenditures (Fleet & IT)

• Safeguard company assets by employing proper accounting, compliance & control procedures over:

• cash � control & minimize cash overseas; pay vendors in accordance with contracts in a timely manner

• cash denominated in foreign currencies � enter into forward FX contracts to take delivery of foreign currencies based on estimated needs and periodically re-assess contracts vs needs to direct actions to focus the company on selling certain trips to realize related currency gains & to maintain the minimum amount of cash in foreign currencies

• prepaid costs and deposits - minimize through contracts with vendors

• receivables � collect the full value of monies owed to the company in a timely manner

• VAT � comply with regulations in the most advantageous way for the company

• Partner across various teams to ensure payment of vendors in accordance with contracts. Teams include global accounts payable teams, regional finance managers, and other regional finance teams.

• Manage, mentor & develop the Boston & global accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor�s Degree from accredited college or university, advanced degree (MBA) or CPA preferred

• 20 years of accounting experience (companies with international operations a plus)

• Organizationally analytical with exceptional problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to lead an accounting/finance team and to be the financial partner to company executive

Benefits

• 50% Discount on GCC trips

• Robust healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flex spending accounts

• Generous Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays throughout the year

• 100% Commuter Benefit subsidy for Public transportation

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid short and long term disability insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings account

• Discounted auto and renters insurance

• Volunteer and philanthropy opportunities to give back in Boston and where we travel

• Located in the heart of the up-and-coming Seaport District of downtown Boston

• Casual dress code every day

About Us

Grand Circle Corporation is the leader in international travel, adventure and discovery for Americans aged 50+. Headquartered in Boston, MA, over two million Americans have traveled with our award-winning travel brands: Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel. Our customers love our products, and we�ve received numerous awards for our quality of service from leading media publications such as Cond� Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and many others, as well as recognition for our significant philanthropic efforts worldwide. To learn more, please visit our websites at www.gct.com, www.oattravel.com and www.grandcirclefoundation.com.