Director, Accounting

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office

Director, Accounting

From accounting and financial planning to risk/fraud analysis and payments, our Finance team ensures not only our company’s financial security, but that our customers can buy from us with confidence.  – a part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion – is looking for an Accounting Manager to join its accounting team.

This individual will serve as an integral member of the General Ledger team primarily supporting the Priceline B2B business in ensuring the accurate and timely submission of our results as well as ensuring appropriate controls around the related processes.

The successful candidate will possess the communication skills and business acumen necessary to interact with multiple teams within Priceline and Booking Holdings (Parent Company).

Lead and oversee all accounting operations – including general ledger, month end close, intercompany accounting and account reconciliations – for our Priceline B2B entities

Ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statement and management reporting for Priceline B2B entities

Supervise and support a team of accountants, including the review of journal entries, reconciliations and key internal controls

Drive process improvement initiatives: automation of accounting processes and optimization of workflows leveraging AI tools.

Partner with the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) team and other business stakeholders to help interpret results and explain variance versus forecast

Oversee and perform internal controls to ensure they are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained for assigned areas

Manage and mentor accounting team members: recruitment, training, performance management, development of career paths

Support the budgeting and forecasting processes from an accounting perspective

Assist with requests from the risk and controls, internal audit, and Booking Holdings, Inc. among other ad hoc requests

Assist with interim and year-end audit procedures

A minimum of 10 years of experience showing consistent career progression and proven ability to deliver results in roles of increasing responsibility, with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and public company industry experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required

US CPA license required

Supervisory experience, including coaching and mentoring members of the team

Experience in a fast-moving, high-growth environment providing strategic direction from a financial reporting and operational standpoint.

Ability to identify, elevate, and respond quickly to unexpected challenges

Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment

Strong writing, presentation and communication skills, and the ability to easily explain complex accounting issues and conclusions to audience

Strong analytical skills and detail oriented

Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite;
Experience with One Stream, Blackline and Oracle a plus

Illustrated history of living the values vital to Priceline:
Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $170,000K- $210,000K USD