Senior Financial Controller

About FareHarbor

At FareHarbor, our mission is to make experiences better for everyone. Founded in 2013 in Hawaii and acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018, FareHarbor creates powerful tools that enable our clients (think boat rentals, museums, food tours, events and more!) to operate and grow.

With over 20,000 clients across 90+ countries—we’re the largest in our industry and shaping the future of travel, together.

Our team is an ‘Ohana of 700+ people around the world. We’re passionate about pioneering an industry, embracing challenges with open arms, and delivering value to the experiences industry.

FareHarbor Core Values:

• Think Client First
• We Are One ‘Ohana
• Be Curious and Learn
• Own It.
• Act With Integrity
• Embrace the Challenge

Why FareHarbor?

Founding FareHarbor required unwavering passion. Turning a start-up into the world’s leading and largest reservation software for tours, activities, and attractions required relentless dedication and vision. To date, we’ve helped over 20,000 global businesses operate successfully and are proud to have played a role in enabling business owners to live their dreams.

And since day one, we’ve known that our real success lies in our people—the Ohana.

With each new feature launched and new client onboarded, there is a team of incredible people behind the scenes who are full of dedication, passion, energy, and the will to succeed. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to  work—to  believe in their abilities, to freely express their creativity, and to contribute with their own uniqueness by wearing their true colors. We take care of one another and always prioritize health and wellbeing. We give our people the space and trust to learn, to try, to succeed, to collaborate, to think outside of the box, to make mistakes, and even to fail. And then we come together to try again.

From the minute you join, you have a voice. You find your space. You make an impact. We celebrate our victories, shout our successes, and are always eager to tackle new challenges. And we can’t wait to see all that’s to come.

About the Role: 

We are expanding our Finance team at FareHarbor and are looking for a Senior Financial Controller based in Amsterdam. As a Senior Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in building scalable accounting infrastructure and controls to support our fast-paced global growth. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support and develop accounting processes with robust controls to ensure compliance and scalability in a dynamic organization. This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in everything from preparing journal entries to drafting accounting policies and managing month-end reporting. You will also collaborate closely with the Booking Holdings Finance teams to ensure alignment within the group while tailoring processes to meet FareHarbor's specific needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive simplification and automation of financial accounting and reporting processes
• Establish and maintain scalable internal controls 
• Oversee day to day of multiple financial entities and processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Collaborate with Booking Financial Controllers preparing financial reporting for US and Australian entities and provide alignment as needed
• Lead the internal and external audit process for FareHarbor 
• Build strong working relationships with Booking Finance teams including Compliance, Technical Accounting and Internal Audit
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory filings for international entities
• Assist with reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliations, ensuring transactions comply with local GAAP
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Own & solve complex tasks as part of large projects while also leading several small projects to completion 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification is essential
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance functions
• Experience with SAP, Blackline, or similar accounting systems
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Audit experience is mandatory, with a strong preference for candidates with international accounting experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with commercial and operational teams
• Excellent attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset to streamline accounting processes
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards and effective time management
• Collaborative working style, with the ability to partner with a broad range of business functions
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits 

• Global leave benefit 
• Pension Plan
• Central Amsterdam Location
• Discount CZ insurance
• Working in a multicultural environment - 45 different nationalities 
• Commuting allowance for public transport & subsidized lunch
• Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & wellness webinars) 
• Hybrid friendly
• Work-from-home assistance
• Educational Opportunities
• Social hours & events and team-building 
• 26 vacation days per year

FareHarbor is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We welcome talent that can offer us new insights and perspectives on challenges that we face, and we take measures to eliminate unconscious bias throughout the interview and hiring process. In tandem, we work to cultivate an inclusive culture in which all of our employees can be their authentic selves.

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