Regional Accounting Manager

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Controller, the purpose of this position is to oversee activities performed by Finance Departments in our Region (Europe) to ensure compliance with US GAAP, global policies, and procedures any other local tax legislation.

• Monthly review of the Regions P&L submission packages, and approval for month end close.
• Developing solid financial strategies involving budgeting, costs and forecasting financial future possibilities.
• Support the Regional Controller in the management of the annual financial budget process across the Region including fact, figures and people.
• Execute and review procedures to ensure global accounting policies which have been submitted by our Central HQ are implemented in a timely and accurately manner throughout the Region.
• Actively participate on the monthly review of third-party outlays and Intercompany entries, to validate compliance with our Global Policies and Procedures.
• Provide support to the countries on the evaluation of their control environment by performing an Annual Internal Control Evaluations. Discuss and follow up with corresponding Finance Country Controllers the implementation of actions plans to mitigate deficiencies identified in such evaluations.
• Support Country Controllers and other Accounting staff to guarantee a proper application/adoption of Company´s Policies, Standards and Accounting Guidance.
• Collaborate with the Country Controllers and/or Regional Accounting team on the preparation and delivery of any finance related Global request / information requirement.
• Participate in the review of Accounting Processes, in order to look for improvement opportunities with positive impact on business efficiency.
• Provide financial and accounting expertise and support for the regional business operations management teams.
• If required, support Country Controllers on the preparation of information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
• Maintain a good relationship and communicate frequently with Country Controllers & Senior Managers throughout the Region.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven and strong experience as a Regional Controller, Regional Accounting Manager, Finance Manager or Controller
• Proven Accounting and Finance experience (preferably in the Global Logistics Industry)
• Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Desire local tax and regulatory knowledge
• Good understanding of business as well as up to date knowledge of Accounting Rules & Regulations (preferably including US GAAP)
• Proficient in MS Office, including PowerBI, Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial persons as well as non-financial persons at all levels from Operations to Senior Management to obtain positive results
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through change
• Experience in compliance and internal controls.
• Fluent in English

This position may require occasional travel and is based in London.

Must have right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus