Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings.
This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.
This position is part of the Financial Reporting team in Booking Holdings’ corporate finance organization. The Director will interface with corporate office and brand (business unit) personnel at various levels of the Company, as well as with internal and external auditors. Primary responsibilities include accounting research, drafting accounting policies and memos, providing technical support and assisting in the preparation of filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the preparation of internal financial reporting packages.
In this role you will get to:
Provide technical accounting and implementation support and training to members of the worldwide finance and accounting team on the treatment of accounting issues in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions.
Keep current on proposed accounting and SEC reporting matters to proactively update management and finance teams.
Implement new accounting standards.
Update the accounting policies manual and develop new policies to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
Prepare quarterly and annual filings with the SEC, including XBRL information, review of financial statements/ disclosures, and related submissions to investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
Prepare internal financial reporting packages to be used by management, including the analysis of variances from period to period.
Manage interactions with and develop the Company’s memos and other analyses for internal and external auditors for their audit/review of quarterly and annual financial statements and specific accounting matters, as they arise.
Support the worldwide statutory financial reporting process, including the identification of differences between local GAAP and U.S. GAAP requirements.
Maintain effective and efficient internal controls and participate in all required SOX compliance efforts in relation to internal controls over financial reporting.
Identify and implement continuous improvements to processes, controls, and systems used by the External Reporting team and the broader finance organization.
Collaborate with other stakeholders in the Company, especially the finance organization.
Partner and execute on other finance-related projects and initiatives, as assigned from time to time.
What you have:
4-year college degree.
U.S. CPA license required.
Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience, with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and public company industry experience.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite; Experience with OneStream a plus.
Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting and SEC reporting foundation with expert knowledge and practical experience in topics such as revenue recognition, leases, derivatives and hedging, stock-based compensation, business combination and financial statement presentation and disclosure.
Strong advisory/consultative skills with a service mindset and the ability to build key working relationships with finance and accounting teams at the brands around the world.
Experience implementing accounting standards and special projects.
Experience in a fast-moving, high-growth environment providing strategic direction from a financial reporting and operational standpoint.
Ability to identify, escalate, and respond quickly to unexpected challenges and opportunities.
Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills, and the ability to easily explain complex accounting issues and conclusions to a variety of audiences.
Ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop potential team members.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.
The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $191,100-$233,500.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more!
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to click the "apply" button!
EEO Statement:
Booking Holdings is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We ensure equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Booking Holdings also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, position elimination, restructure, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or privileges of employment. Booking Holdings and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please email reasonableaccommodation@bookingholdings.com with your request. M/F/V/D/S
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