Financial Controller

Company Description

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

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description

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 and Management teams.
• Provide support to the District Manager, specifically during the Annual Budgeting process. 
• Participate in the negotiation of contracts (sales and purchases) and policies. 

Qualifications

Knowledge

• 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)
• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
• Local tax and regulatory knowledge, including Statutory Chart of Accounts (if required in Country)
• Good understanding of business as well as up to date knowledge of Accounting Rules & Regulations (preferably including US GAAP)

Skills:

• 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. 
• Proven leadership attitude and skills
• Ability to drive through changes
• Adaptability
• Presentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Fluency
• Self-reflecting and open to feedback
• Taking initiative and ability to work in autonomy.
• Role model of integrity and pride for all employees
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Reliable and accurate
• Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times
• Being approachable and proactive

Additional Information

Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations.  Is committed to operational excellence        and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network.  All activities are compliant with          company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.  Answers phone calls and respond to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

Culture:

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

Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Employee Development:

Properly on-boards new hires and ensures team members have clear expectations. Provides frequent feedback that is timely, accurate, and honest. Conducts regular one-one-ones and an annual review for employees. Has development plans in place for employees that addresses competency gaps and/or prepares employees for growth. Ensures employees complete 52 hours of relevant training yearly and that required training is completed timely. Fosters a climate of compliance within the team, including to company culture, internal policies and government regulations. Promotes employee engagement and team vision, commitment and trust. 

Financial Excellence:

Protects the financial health of the company by monitoring department expenses and staying within budget (where applicable).  Where appropriate, positively impacts revenue by supporting company growth and expense control goals.

Operational Excellence:

Manages department process flow, while constantly looking for areas to improve efficiency and customer service (internal and external).  Effectively manages capacity and productivity of department and team members.  Successfully executes against a department tactical plan or goals.

Subject matter Expertise

Acts as the subject matter expert for the manager’s scope of responsibility and related industry, and provides solutions and technical assistance to customers (both internal and external).

Business Development (Manager, Branch product)

Contributes to the growth of the District’s business by supporting the pursuit, transition, retention and growth of customers and by improving the customer experience. Acts as the subject matter expert for the manager’s scope of responsibility and provides solutions and technical assistance to customers (both internal and external).