Assistant Financial Controller

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

**Job Description**:
**Finance**:

- Preparation and Review of Departmental P&Ls, quarterly & annual financial statements, and annual budgets.
- Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information, tax computations.
- Oversee all tax and financial regulatory compliance issues including the preparation and submission of information to statutory authorities.
- Oversee Payroll, VAT, other taxes including Corporate Income Tax compliance and financial reporting.
- Provide required information/documentation for Internal Control Evaluations and Internal/External Financial Statement Audits.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities and drive initiatives to promote efficient and cost effective operations.
- Participate in decisions regarding financial strategy and business operations execution.
- Provide financial and accounting expertise and support for the regional business operations management teams.
- Participate in the negotiation of contracts (sales and purchases).
- Assist in the preparation and execution of financial policies and procedures.

**Compliance**:

- Oversee internal controls over financial reporting,
- Promote a culture of compliance with Company policies and government regulations,
- Serve as a role model and leader in the demonstration of ethical business practices and conduct.
- Proactively communicate with his/her team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations.

**Culture**:

- Proactively promote the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary.

**Qualifications**:
**Skills**:

- Advanced in Microsoft Office, including Excel Formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Knowledge of Power BI.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to financial as well as non-financial peers at all levels from Operations to Senior Management.
- Proven leadership attitude and skills.
- Ability to drive and lead through change.
- Experience in compliance and internal controls.
- Relevant bachelor's or master's degree plus CPA (or equivalent).
- Proven and strong experience as an Auditor or Controller.
- 5 + years of Accounting and Finance experience (prefereably in the Global Logistics Industry).
- US GAAP experience (highly desirable).
- Full spectrum of accounting and finance experience.
- High level of tax and regulatory knowledge.
- Must have a valid work permit to work in France.
- Fluent in English and French.

**Behaviours**:

- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Reliable and accurate.
- Supportive and highly adaptable to change.
- Takes initiative and works autonomously.
- Approachable and Proactive.
- Being an advocate of Expeditors culture at all times by adhering to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

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