Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Expedia group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group in Chicago seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to join the B2B Controllership team. You will partner with cross‑functional teams and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting, ensuring SOX compliance and robust control environments.

The role emphasizes financial analytics, partner onboarding, and process improvements to support growth across the B2B business and travel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three or more years of professional Accounting, Finance, or Audit experience.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.
• SOX controls, financial reporting, month-end close experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in a B2B, technology, travel, or marketplace environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recurring pipeline reviews, monitor progress, and report status.
• Support new partner onboarding, including timely contract review and pre- and post-implementation activities.
• Identify, assess, and communicate partner implementation risks.
• Lead the monthly accruals process within Accounting's month-end close timelines and SOX control requirements.
• Prepare monthly payment and partner marketing fee reporting packages in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate transaction-related questions.
• Manage the processing of marketing fund invoices.
• Maintain accurate SOX documentation and support compliance activities.
• Analyze business and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend, design, and implement scalable, effective, and SOX-compliant process enhancements.
• Present complex financial concepts and technical information clearly to non-financial partners.
• Build productive working relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and other priorities as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

SOX controls experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical field

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Senior Financial Analyst, B2B Controllership

Introduction to the Team Private Label Solutions (PLS) is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring Expedia Group's innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world, including global financial institutions, corporate managed travel programs, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers, and many more. The B2B Controllership team enables organizational and strategic goals through financial intelligence and operational excellence. In this role, you will partner with Account Management, Product, Finance, Technology, and corporate teams to support the growth of Expedia Group's B2B business. You will serve as a trusted advisor, help strengthen operational processes, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in recurring pipeline reviews, monitor progress, and report status.
• Support new partner onboarding, including timely contract review and pre- and post-implementation activities.
• Identify, assess, and communicate partner implementation risks.
• Lead the monthly accruals process within Accounting's month-end close timelines and SOX control requirements.
• Prepare monthly payment and partner marketing fee reporting packages in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate transaction-related questions.
• Manage the processing of marketing fund invoices.
• Maintain accurate SOX documentation and support compliance activities.
• Analyze business and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend, design, and implement scalable, effective, and SOX-compliant process enhancements.
• Present complex financial concepts and technical information clearly to non-financial partners.
• Build productive working relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and other priorities as needed.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical field; or Equivalent related professional experience.
• Three or more years of professional Accounting, Finance, or Audit experience.
• Experience building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment while maintaining focus on business goals and objectives.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with large and complex data sets.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Preferred: Public accounting experience.
• Experience with SOX controls, financial reporting, month-end close, or audit processes.
• Experience supporting partner contracts, implementation activities, invoicing, or fee reporting.
• Experience improving operational processes through data analysis and scalable solutions.
• Experience working in a B2B, technology, travel, or marketplace environment.

The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $76,500.00 to $107,000.00.

Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $122,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness and travel reimbursement
• Travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership

Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

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Equal Opportunity

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