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Europe Express

Controller

Denver, Colorado, United States of America, 80111

$135000.00 to $140000.00 Per Annum Plus Bonus and Benefits

Permanent * Full time

Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Closing: Monday, August 24, 2026

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Since 1990, Europe Express (part of Travelopia) has been a trusted partner to travel advisors, offering customized European travel at competitive prices for both independent and group travelers.

We are passionate about the wonders of Europe and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. By equipping travel advisors with in-depth destination training and unparalleled resources, we empower them to succeed at every stage of their career.

Join our team and be part of a collaborative, learning-driven environment that shares a love for creating unforgettable holidays.

We are looking to hire a Controller to join our team! Reporting to the CFO, you'll serve as the senior leader of accounting operations, overseeing financial integrity, internal controls, balance sheet governance and accounting processes across Europe Express. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a global, fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing talent, driving operational excellence and delivering results. You'll support a $100M+ revenue business with a distributed international footprint, balancing local accounting requirements with Travelopia Group reporting standards and best practices.

You'll lead and develop the accounting team across close, audit, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting and compliance activities, while partnering with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. With the opportunity to strengthen processes, improve systems and leverage automation and AI-enabled solutions, you'll help build a future-ready finance operation that supports growth and enables better business decisions.

What we'll offer:

• Competitive base salary of $135,000-$140,000, plus a performance-based bonus (10% target, up to 20% maximum)
• Flexible remote working model (Denver-based preferred)
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions
• Generous paid time off allowance and birthday day off
• Parental leave and family-supportive policies
• Charity or volunteering time off
• Group-wide travel discounts

What you'll do:

• Financial Leadership & Oversight: Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes within demanding corporate timelines. Ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS, analyze performance trends, and provide insights that support business decisions and operational improvement.
• Controls, Governance & Risk Management: Own and continuously strengthen the finance control environment, including internal controls, accounting policies, balance sheet governance, reconciliations and risk management practices. Lead adoption of Group Finance policies and ensure controls evolve alongside business growth and system changes.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Partner closely with HR, FP&A, Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing leaders to support strategic initiatives, improve financial decision-making and embed strong accounting practices across the organization.
• Judgment & Issue Resolution: Serve as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting, payroll, expense and policy matters. Apply sound judgment to resolve ambiguity, interpret accounting requirements and manage high-risk issues effectively.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach and develop finance professionals by establishing clear expectations, strengthening succession planning and building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, growth and continuous improvement.
• Audit & Compliance Leadership: Own successful mid-year and year-end audit processes, managing auditor relationships, coordinating internal stakeholders and ensuring strong documentation, compliance and reporting discipline across statutory, tax and Group requirements.
• Finance Transformation, Automation & AI: Lead initiatives that improve scalability, simplify processes and increase finance effectiveness through automation and emerging technologies. Drive responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions while establishing appropriate controls, governance and review processes.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• Significant progressive accounting experience within global or complex reporting environments.
• Experience leading distributed accounting teams in a mid-sized business.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, balance sheet governance and foreign currency transactions.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team development experience.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment and proactive risk awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, reporting tools and system-enabled controls.
• Experience using automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve finance processes preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting and audit outcomes.
• Strengthen controls, balance sheet governance, reconciliations and accounting compliance.
• Drive finance transformation, automation and AI-enabled improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.
• Build team capability, succession strength and future finance leadership talent.

We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves and diverse teams drive better results. We're committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accessibility support during the recruitment process, please inform us here: Talent@Travelopia.com

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