Financial Controller (remote) (CET & CET+2) at JayWay Travel Inc.

Financial Controller (CET or up to CET+2) (Full-time)

About Us

JayWay Travel is a well-established and rapidly growing travel company specializing in creating fully customized experiences for our clients travelling throughout Europe. Our company has been arranging unique travel experiences since 2006, and we have been named in publications such as Travel+Leisure, the New York Times, USA Today and National Geographic.

About the Role

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our fantastic team here at JayWay!

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective financial management. This senior position involves leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on management of financial activities.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who thrives working remotely with cross-functional teams to achieve set goals and objectives.

Objectives of this role

• Provide comprehensive financial reporting and updates to senior management by evaluating, analysing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across the company.

Tasks & Responsibilities at JayWay:

• Monthly close – including all balance sheet account reconciliations, posting revenue, journal entries, review and accruing expenses
• Prepare monthly financial statements timely
• Develop and enforce internal controls, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Establish (in coordination with upper management) budgets, KPIs and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis
• Support budget objectives by analyzing variances initiating corrective action if necessary and recommending improvements
• Prepare and record payroll, contractor payments, manage benefits, policies and 401(k)
• Assign, train and oversee the accounting team with AP, AR and credit card expenses
• Track and reconcile Deferred Revenue monthly
• Cash flow management - provides the status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Fulfil compliance role with federal, state, and local legal requirements in the locations JayWay customers travel by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions
• Assist with year-end tax requests, annual reports, audits, and reviews as required
• Prepares special reports and ad hoc requests as needed
• Shapes and manages the Finance department based on the company’s needs to fully support all other departments

Skills, Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or auditing
• A deep understanding of US tax regulations is a must
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a highly ranked accounting position, preferably in the travel industry
• Experience in managerial positions, including budgeting, planning, controlling, financial reporting and analysis, and risk management
• A deep understanding of accounting and bookkeeping, GAAP and IFRS, US taxes, and preferably EU tax regulatory and tax compliance
• Deep understanding of cash flow management and cost reduction
• Experience with Excel and Google Workspace, Xero, or other similar accounting software
• Previous ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and or ISO 31000 standards certification experience would be a bonus

Requirements and skills

• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Great team management skills

Perks

• Competitive pay
• Health & Wellness Allowance after completion of the probationary period
• Fully remote-work position
• Company MacBook provided
• Travel opportunities
• Performance bonuses

Please answer the following questions in the form of a cover letter:

• What skills do you have that would make you the best fit for the position?
• Could you share some of your proudest achievements, professionally or otherwise?
• What about JayWay Travel interests you in joining our team?

If interested in the position, please send your CV ASAP and a cover letter as per instructions.

Our Hiring Process:

We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ AI during this phase as we believe every human is unique, with a unique set of skills, and we celebrate that here at JayWay. Even if you have 80% of what the role requires, we shall consider you, as a lot can be learned on the job. We do not think machines can evaluate your application quite like our recruiting professionals can.

We promise to give your candidacy a fair and detailed assessment.

We may then invite you to submit a quick questionnaire where we cover some of the key requirements for the role and your work setup.

If the questionnaire is completed promptly and you match the essential criteria, we will invite you to interview with our HR Executive. We never hire anyone into our organization without having met you face-to-face via Google Meets.

After this, we usually have a little written test task – just a short glimpse into your hands-on work skills, so we better align with what will be expected in the role and, hopefully, something fun for you to showcase your expertise.

Passed this, Second Interview (Google Meet): An in-depth discussion with the Head of Business, Finance Executive, and CEO, followed by a Final Call (Google Meet with CEO) for a personal conversation to ensure complete alignment.

From there on, it's decision time! If you are still excited to join JayWay Travel and we like you as much, we will have a conversation about your offer.

It’s important for us to keep you informed during the interview process. No matter what, we’ll always maintain communication with you. We appreciate your time in applying, interviewing, and taking assessments.

We are very excited to hear from you!