Europe Express · 1 week ago
Assistant Controller
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelEurope Express is a trusted partner to travel advisors, specializing in customized European travel. They are seeking an Assistant Controller to lead general accounting and payroll, focusing on team development, financial oversight, and strategic analysis in a dynamic global environment.
LeisureTourismTravel
Responsibilities
Lead & Develop Teams: Manage, mentor, and coach two senior accountants. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Champion professional growth and continuous learning
Financial Oversight: Own the month-end close and bi-weekly payroll processes. Review and recommend improvements to journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and internal controls. Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies
Process Excellence: Drive month-end and year-end close to meet corporate timeline and financial reporting deadlines. Identify and implement process improvements
Audit: Own interim and year-end audit process, prepare documentation, and coordinate with internal team and external auditors
Global Focus: Facilitate cohesion in global team, accurate foreign currency accounting and reporting for global operations
AI & Analytics: Leverage AI tools and analytics to drive efficiency
Strategic Analysis: Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for business improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
Extensive progressive accounting experience, including audit and global company/team exposure
Experience in small to medium-sized, fast-growing organizations
Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and foreign currency transactions
Very detail oriented while still able to see the big picture
Comfortable operating in a changing environment and with some ambiguity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Preferred
CPA preferred
Experience with AI and/or due diligence is a plus
Benefits
Remote work environment (hybrid in Seattle area)
Salary + Bonus
17 days PTO annually to start, plus your birthday, and a volunteer day off
Health benefits, 401k matching
Employee travel benefits
Company
Europe Express
Europe Express expertise in providing high-quality, affordable custom vacations to Europe for both the group and FIT leisure markets.
Founded in 1990
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Caroline Kaufmann Roberts
CFO
Nicholas Stramp
Chief Operating Officer
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