Job Description
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 1,000+ 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. And we believe our leadership fuels the success of our people, our business, and our clients. Our Leadership Anchors guide how we work together and lead with purpose to inspire success and drive impact. 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, controls to support our fast-paced global growth and processes which reconcile financial information to business reality. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, 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 documenting business process understanding 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.
What you’ll do here:
- Drive simplification and automation of financial accounting and reporting processes
- Obtain end-to-end understanding of business processes, ensuring that appropriate accounting treatment is reflected in the financial statements
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
- Establish and maintain scalable internal controls
- Oversee and perform day to day activities of multiple financial entities and processes
- Build strong working relationships with Booking Finance teams including Compliance, Technical Accounting and Internal Audit
- 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 highly desirable
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance functions
- Proficiency with SAP, Blackline, or similar accounting systems
- Strong proficiency in Excel
- Public Accounting experience highly preferred
- Proven track record of translating business process understanding into actionable insights and correct accounting treatments.
- 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
This role is available to candidates located in the Netherlands and requires ability to work in a hybrid setup with 3 days in-office presence.
Benefits:
Global leave benefit
- 22 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 weeks paid grandparent leave
- Extended care and bereavement leave
- Life insurance policy
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
- Individual skill development & growth programming
Social hours & events and team-building
26 vacation days per year
At FareHarbor, we believe making experiences better for everyone starts with fostering a workplace where every voice is heard and everyone is empowered to thrive. We’re committed to inclusion, welcoming all qualified job seekers to apply and join our ‘ohana.
FareHarbor is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
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