JayWay Travel is hiring a
Financial Controller

Summary

Join JayWay Travel as a Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and achieve budgeting goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of US tax regulations, experience in managerial positions, and strong analytical skills.

Requirements

• Master’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or auditing
• A deep understanding of US tax regulations is a must
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a highly ranked accounting position, preferably in the travel industry
• Experience in managerial positions, including budgeting, planning, controlling, financial reporting and analysis, and risk management
• A deep understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, GAAP and IFRS, US taxes, and preferably EU tax regulatory and tax compliance
• Deep understanding of cash flow management and cost reduction
• Experience with Excel and Google Workspace, Xero, or other similar accounting software
• Previous ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and or ISO 31000 standards certification experience would be a bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial reporting and updates to senior management by evaluating, analysing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across the company
• Monthly close – including all balance sheet account reconciliations, posting revenue, journal entries, review and accruing expenses
• Prepare monthly financial statements timely
• Develop and enforce internal controls, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Establish (in coordination with upper management) budgets, KPIs and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis
• Support budget objectives by analyzing variances initiating corrective action if necessary and recommending improvements
• Prepare and record payroll, contractor payments, manage benefits, policies and 401(k)
• Assign, train and oversee the accounting team with AP, AR and credit card expenses
• Track and reconcile Deferred Revenue monthly
• Cash flow management - provides the status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Fulfil compliance role with federal, state, and local legal requirements in the locations JayWay customers travel by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions
• Assist with year-end tax requests, annual reports, audits, and reviews as required
• Prepares special reports and ad hoc requests as needed
• Shapes and manages the Finance department based on the company’s needs to fully support all other departments

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health & Wellness Allowance
• Fully Remote Work Environment. (Within CET)
• Company-Provided MacBook
• Travel Opportunities
• Performance Bonuses
• Flexible Working Hours
• Professional Development
• Annual Get-togethers
• Recognition Programs