Senior Manager, Financial Operations

Company: Expedia Group
Location: Springfield
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionIf you need assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request form. This form is used only by individuals with disabilities who require assistance or adjustments in applying and interviewing for a job. This form is not for inquiring about a position or the status of an application.Senior Manager, Financial OperationsThe PLS Controllership team is seeking a creative and collaborative Senior Manager to support a sophisticated and growing business within the PLS portfolio.The PLS Controllership team empowers delivery of PLS goals through financial intelligence and operational excellence. As part of the PLS Controllership team, you are responsible for collaborating closely with partners to support the rapid growth of the B2B business and drive continuous improvement in execution. Additionally, you will serve as a trusted advisor, working closely with Account Managers, Product, Finance, and Technology teams as well as Expedia Group corporate departments (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Accounts Payable, and Billing teams).What you'll do:

• Develop talent by placing individuals in roles and assignments that contribute to their personal and career development
• Create metrics to monitor performance across multiple teams and ensure efficient execution and effective delivery of work
• Utilize knowledge of the organization's business model and operations to drive projects and create analyses
• Onboard new partners, ensure timely review of contracts and provide implementation support
• Oversee the monthly process for payment and partner marketing fee reporting packages in accordance with partner contracts
• Analyze monthly results and investigate as needed
• Accountable for SOX documentation and annual SOX reviews with internal and external auditors
• Perform data analysis to evaluate existing processes. Recommend effective and scalable process enhancements when needed
• Present complex financial concepts and technical details to non-financial business partners in an easy-to-understand manner
• Apply the company's financial and management accounting policies, procedures, and systems within team.
• Maintain current knowledge of the accounting principles for one or more fields (e.g. GAAP, Cost Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing).
• Establish strong working relationships with business partners across various teams
• Ad-hoc projects as requiredWho you are:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field such as Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years Accounting, Finance or Audit experience, Public Accounting experience is a plus
  • 3+ years applicable people management experience
  • Innovative thinker with ability to recommend unique solutions to address complex problems
  • Professional "can do" work ethic, with the ability to handle many conflicting tasks
  • Capable of building successful relationships with partners
  • Experience working with cross functional teams across time zones
  • Receptive and adaptive to a constantly evolving business environment while maintaining focus on key business goals and objectives
  • Advanced Excel skills with experience of handling large and complex data sets
  • Experience building Excel models and reports using complex formulas
  • Strong verbal and written communications
  • Experience with the following systems a plus: SQL Teradata, Oracle and Business ObjectsThe total cash range for this position in Springfield is $115,500.00 to $162,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $185,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.View our full list of benefits.About Expedia Group Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2021 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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