Country Controller

Descripción de la empresa

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems

Descripción del empleo
**Finance & Operations**:

- Oversee the day to day Accounting operations including A/R, A/P, Credit, GL, Capital Expenditure, Payroll, Treasury, Revenue Recognition and Cost Accounting.
- Prepare timely internal monthly accounts (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflows, and Analysis) for review by the Regional and Global Accounting teams.
- Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information and tax computations.
- Oversee all tax and regulatory compliance issues including the preparation and submission of information to statutory authorities for Payroll, VAT and Corporation Tax.
- Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Audits.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
- Contribute to decisions regarding financial strategy.
- Maintain a good relationship and communicate frequently with Operations.
- Provide support to the District Manager, specifically during the Annual Budgeting process.
- Participate in the negotiation of contracts (sales and purchases) and policies.

**People**:

- Identify, develop, and mentor a No. 2
- Review and conduct staff appraisals timely, and at a minimum once per year per employee
- Ensure all staff and positions have job descriptions, clear expectations and are working with structured development plans
- Continually provide coaching and training to the team members
- Review department goals and personal plans periodically with staff to ensure buy-in and accountability
- Assist new hires with mandatory training completion within the first 6 months

**Customer**:

- Support the District Manager and the Regional/Global Accounting teams.

**Compliance**:

- Review company internal controls, specifically the Fınancıal Process Control Documentation.
- Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and in being the role model of integrity and pride for all employees.
- Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.
- Maintain a positive relationship with the Trade Compliance Manager and support all compliance efforts and trainings.

**Culture**:

- Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

**Systems**:

- Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements into your department.
- Be involved and suggest system/process improvements.
- Set the tone of this environment within your department.

**Requisitos**:
**Qualifications**:
**Training Requirements**:

- Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

**Education and Experience**:

- Proven and strong experience as a Finance Manager, Assistant Controller or Controller
- 4 + years of Accounting and Finance experience (preferably in the Global Logistics Industry)
- Accounting Qualification (Country Specific)

Información adicional

Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.