Country Controller

Company Description

“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

Job Description

Oversees the Accounting department and responsible for the company’s financial affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Recruiting, hiring, provide input and continually interview to find new potential candidates for the accounting department
• 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
• Support the District Manager and the Regional/Global Accounting teams.
• 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.
• Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes.
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance
• 4+ years of proven Accounting and Finance experience (preferable in the Global Logistics Industry)
• US GAAP experience (highly desirable).
• Full spectrum of accounting and finance experience.
• High level of tax and regulatory knowledge.
• Proven experience in a senior management role managing a medium to large finance and accounting function.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to the details.
• Fluent in English
• 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

 Behaviors:

• Emotional resilience
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Initiative and ability to work in autonomy
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• Proven leadership attitude and background
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Reliable and accurate
• Being supportive of change
• Taking initiative and working in autonomy
• Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
• Being approachable and proactive

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