Job Description

Job Overview

This position is part of the External 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”).
 

Responsibilities and Duties

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.

Manage interactions with and develop Company’s memos and other analysis for internal and external auditors for their audit/review of quarterly and annual financial statements and specific accounting matters, as they arise.

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 process, 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. 

Qualifications

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 Microsoft Office suite; Experience with Hyperion HFM 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 ability to easily explain complex accounting issues and conclusions to a variety of audiences. 

Ability to effectively lead, inspire and develop potential team members.