Freelance Remote Financial Controller Jobs in California

Description

ABOUT US

At TTC, we are Enriching lives by connecting people and places. For over 100 years, we've been bringing the world closer together by crafting journeys that create lasting memories, lifelong friendships and meaningful cultural connections. Across more than 70 countries and our award-winning brands, we design and deliver travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing - they change perspectives. Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That's where you come in. 

OUR VALUES

Everything we do is guided by our five shared commitments:  

• Value Every Voice - We put people first.  
• Act with Integrity - We do what's right. 
• Explore Beyond Boundaries - We're driven by curiosity.  
• Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for our decisions.  
• Succeed Together - We've got each other's backs. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly capable, commercially minded Financial Controller and Business Partner to join our Specialist & Adventure Division supporting our North America FIT businesses, including African Travel, Lion World Travel, and Brendan Vacations.

This is far more than a traditional Controller role. You will serve as both:

• A strategic business partner to senior leadership providing performance insight.
• The finance leader responsible for financial control, reporting integrity, and operational insight. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at both the strategic and detailed levels - a hands-on leader who can influence decision-making, improve performance, and build strong financial discipline within a growing international business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Finance, Business Partnering & Performance Insight 

• Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive business performance and strategic decision-making 
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling 
• Deliver meaningful KPI reporting, profitability analysis, and commercial insight 
• Evaluate investments, risks, and growth opportunities 
• Help build a stronger data-driven performance culture across the business 

Financial Control & Operations

• Oversee month-end close, reporting accuracy, reconciliations, audit, tax, and treasury activities 
• Ensure strong financial controls and integrity across multiple entities 
• Partner with shared services and global finance teams to improve processes and scalability 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across systems, reporting, and operational finance 

Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop finance team members, establishing clear objectives and fostering a commercially focused, high-performing finance function 
• Act as a key finance advisor to executive leadership 
• Support transformation initiatives within a growing, globally connected organization

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field
• 5-10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience 
• Strong blend of:  Financial controllership, FP&A / forecasting, Commercial business partnering 
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• Experience supporting senior business leaders and influencing decision-making 
• Experience managing and influencing remote teams
• A collaborate mindset with a passion for developing others
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

NICE TO HAVE

• CPA (or equivalent accounting qualification) 
• Multi-entity or complex organizational experience preferred 
• Solid knowledge of Oracle preferred
• Travel, hospitality, or consumer-facing industry experience is a plus

WHY THIS ROLE?

• High visibility role with executive partnership 
• Opportunity to shape finance within a transforming global organization 
• Broad scope across commercial finance and controllership 
• Exposure to strategic initiatives, operational leadership, and international teams 
• Opportunity to make measurable business impact

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Location: Hybrid in Glendale, CA.
• Travel: Specialist & Adventure businesses are based in Australia, US and UK/Ireland with requirement to manage meetings and calls to suit, plus occasional internal and domestic travel (e.g., Dublin and UK)

The Travel Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. The Travel Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We not only encourage and support diversity in the workplace, we celebrate it! If you feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, we want to hear from you!