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Director, eCP Finance Controller
Expedia
Bellevue, WA, United States
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Expedia
Position Overview
The eCommerce Platform (eCP) Controller is responsible for leading a team and evaluating the adequacy and functioning of the eCP’s control and governance processes; ensuring that risks are appropriately identified and managed and that quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the organization’s control processes. The eCP Controller will ensure that SOX controls are being performed and work in conjunction with internal audit that Corporate Audit Services (CAS) to ensure that operational audits are receiving appropriate management attention, management action plans on audit findings are reasonable and the audit findings issues are closed in a timely manner. This role will report into the VP of Finance (CFO) of eCP and will partner closely with CAS Internal and External Audit Teams, other Controllership Teams, Accounting, and the eCP business teams that we support.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of compliance professionals, creating a vision for the organization and continually driving process improvements
• Assist in understanding new/changing compliance, interpretation and impact of policies and standards
• Work with management to monitor known risks, open audit findings, and status of management action plans
• Work with management to document management self-identified audit issues
• Work with control owners to ensure proper controls are in place which cover risk and become part of the groups DNA
• Assist in understanding new/changing compliance, interpretation and impact of policies and standards
• Liaison for Internal Audit, SOXCAS and External Auditors
• Participate in initiatives, consulting on controls, risks and processes
• Assist in understanding connection points, where to leverage processes, and facilitating communication between the appropriate groups for effective and efficient processes
• Develop/Maintain relationships with CTO’s, key Business Management, and Internal and External Audit
Requirements and Qualifications:
• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, Audit (SOX), Control/risk.
• Strong track record of building and managing successful teams.
• Excellent track record of managing a control environment in a fast paced, changing business.
• Proficient in risk assessment, risk-based auditing and problem solving.
• Results focused, with a high level of professionalism and an ability to discretely handle confidential information.
• Proven ability to influence and drive leadership to decisions.
• Experience creating a vision and implementing process improvements and controls.
• Comfortable in creating strong relationships with internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes.
• Experience in auditing IT controls a plus.
• Big 4 audit firm experience a plus.
Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (active preferred).
Key to our success…
• Passion for Results: Drive high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously work to meet or exceed challenging goals; derive satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement.
• Compelling Communication and Influence Skills: Clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicate in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention. Create and execute influencing strategies that persuade key stakeholders to take action towards advancing shared interests and business goals.
• Analytical Skills: Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify core issues; commit to an action plan after weighing alternative solutions against decision criteria; proactively and quickly make sense of complex issues; responding effectively to complex and ambiguous situations.
• Business Acumen:Demonstrate a keen understanding of basic business operations and the organizational levers (systems, processes, departments, functions) that drive profitable growth; draws from personal experience to quickly evaluate business plans and processes to identify data or recommendations that need further investigation.
• Build and Maintain High Performing Organizations: Establish systems and processes to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential; thus, allowing the organization to meet current and future business challenges.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.