What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Controller position at Grand Circle LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
VP, Accounting Controller
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer
Responsibilities
Close the accounting books monthly and annually, subject to audit by KPMG, LLP, 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 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.
