VP, Controller

Accounting Controller

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Grand Circle helps to change our travelers� lives. We strive to be the world leader in international travel, adventure, and discovery for American travelers over 50�providing impactful intercultural experiences around the world.

In this unique work environment, the core of our culture rests on two essential elements�performance and values. Our values shape our decisions, give direction to our growth, and allow us to measure our progress. Two values in particular�Open and courageous communication and risk-taking�are pivotal.

Your success begins with the willingness to stretch, to try new things, and to grow.

Responsibilities

• Close the accounting books monthly and annually 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.