Director of Accounting

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 700+ 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. 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 seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and elevate the Accounting and Financial Operations teams at FareHarbor, reporting directly to the VP of Strategy & Finance. In this role, you will oversee the accounting and reporting cycle, developing policies, procedures and controls to support rapid growth while maintaining a strong internal control environment. You will manage complex technical accounting and intricate global tax strategies, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and the accuracy of consolidated financial statements under both US GAAP and local standards. 

This leadership role requires close collaboration with commercial and product teams to support strategic business decisions and strong partnerships with external stakeholders at Booking including Risk and Controls, Technical Accounting, Accounting Transformation, Tax, and Treasury. This role will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, automation of accounting tasks and scalability for the team as FareHarbor expands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and build out the Accounting and FinOps teams in line with business need, ensuring technical expertise, operational effectiveness, and redundancy
• Implement accounting policies in line with US GAAP and local regulations, ensuring they withstand audit scrutiny
• Oversee multi-entity accounting and reporting, covering regions such as the US, Netherlands and Australia
• Oversee closing processes, ensuring the accuracy of consolidated financial statements, tax and statutory filings
• Oversee and coordinate with Booking and the business on FinOps processes including accounts receivable, payroll, and procurement
• Oversee technical accounting for business initiatives, assessing financial implications of key decisions in areas such as revenue recognition and asset valuations
• Consult and collaborate with the Booking Tax team to develop tax strategies that mitigate international tax risk and optimize FareHarbor's tax position, including transfer pricing, VAT and cross-border tax issues
• Serve as the FareHarbor stakeholder for Booking Accounting transformation projects, working alongside FH Business Intelligence to align accounting and business reporting tools  (e.g., Tableau reporting, SAP migration)

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, with experience in a multinational environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, Master's degree preferred
• CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification required
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Strategic thinker with an ability to drive insights and "tell the story behind the numbers" that help leadership make informed decisions
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders and navigate complex hierarchies
• SaaS-specific accounting knowledge with various pricing models (e.g., transactional, subscription, services) and tooling (e.g., ERPs, billing), and KPIs (e.g., CAC, ARR, NRR, churn)
• Adaptability to handle multiple projects, adapt to change, and balance business needs with financial integrity and control

Benefits 

• Global leave benefit 
• 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
• 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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