Priceline - Norwalk, CT
posted 4 months ago
The Assistant Controller position at Priceline is a pivotal role within the Finance team, responsible for overseeing the company's accounting function and ensuring financial security. This position is designed for a hands-on, high-potential professional who will work closely with the VP, Controller, acting as a key player in managing financial operations. The Assistant Controller will serve as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries and strategic initiatives across the organization, making it a highly visible role that contributes significantly to maintaining a robust internal control environment and fostering talent development within the team. In this role, the Assistant Controller will lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. This includes overseeing the accuracy of judgmental reserves and establishing accounting models for new revenue arrangements. The position also plays a crucial role in finance transformation efforts, including system implementations and functional optimizations, while identifying inefficiencies in the close process and implementing necessary changes. The Assistant Controller will analyze all transactions to ensure compliance with US GAAP and consistency with other brands under the Booking Holdings umbrella. Additionally, the role involves coordinating analytical reviews of the income statement for budget versus actual variances and documenting explanations for balance sheet variances. Leading a global team, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members, as well as performing ad hoc financial analyses as needed.