Technical Controller

• We are seeking an enthusiastic Technical Accounting Specialist to join our Technical Accounting & Oversight team. This role is primarily focused on US GAAP and SEC technical accounting topics and related projects
• Based at our headquarters in Amsterdam, you will be part of a dynamic organization of finance professionals and report to the Head of Technical Accounting & Oversight for Booking.com. You will also interact regularly with our Group teams in the US and the UK
• Provide US GAAP accounting guidance to other finance teams regarding new initiatives, products, and non-recurring transactions
• Document and review technical accounting assessments in line with US GAAP
• Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accurate and proper accounting by developing and maintaining a deep understanding of key financial statement line items
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization, process creation, automation, and task simplification
• Act as a key partner to Financial Controllers and other core Finance departments (including FP&A, Risk & Control, Business Units, Tax, Treasury, and Reporting)
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks and projects as requested by the manager

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options- Strong comprehension of other functional Finance areas such as Risk & Controls, SOX, Financial Systems, and Compliance
• Ambitious, inquisitive, keen to develop, and ready to take on additional responsibilities
• Solid expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in stakeholder management
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team within an international, matrix organization
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS experience is beneficial)
• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics, and/or postgraduate education (e.g., RA/CPA/ACCA)
• Experience in a Big 4 Audit firm
• Approximately 8-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting
• Fluent in both spoken and written English
• Enthusiastic about innovation and process improvement