Technical Controller

Booking.com; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Annual paid time off

Hybrid working arrangements

Industry-leading product discounts

Job summary

Booking Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Technical Accounting Specialist in Amsterdam to join its Technical Accounting & Oversight team. This position focuses on US GAAP and SEC accounting topics while providing guidance to finance teams. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in finance or accounting, strong communication skills, and expertise in stakeholder management. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements and product discounts.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Experience in a Big 4 Audit firm.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide US GAAP accounting guidance to other finance teams.
• Document and review technical accounting assessments.
• Oversee the accounting function for key financial statement line items.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization and automation.
• Act as a key partner to Financial Controllers and core Finance departments.

Skills

Expertise in US GAAP

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

University degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics

Postgraduate education (RA/CPA/ACCA)

Job description

Role Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Solid expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in stakeholder management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Economics, and/or postgraduate education (e.g., RA/CPA/ACCA).
• Approximately 8-10 years of experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Sound knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS experience is beneficial).
• Experience in a Big 4 Audit firm.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team within an international, matrix organization.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and process improvement.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme, including parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
• Industry-leading product discounts – up to 1400 per year – for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.