Financial Controller

“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.

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.

Requirements

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); 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