What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Controller position at Grand Circle Corporation?
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 50providing impactful intercultural experiences around the world.
In this unique work environment, the core of our culture rests on two essential elementsperformance and values. Our values shape our decisions, give direction to our growth, and allow us to measure our progress. Two values in particularOpen and courageous communication and risk-takingare 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
- Bachelors 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 weve received numerous awards for our quality of service from leading media publications such as Condé 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.
