Sr Director Global General Ledger & Consolidation

Sr Director Global General Ledger & Consolidation

Job Purpose:

The position is responsible for overseeing the Global US GAAP General Ledger, monthly close process, Consolidation functions, internal and external financial reporting requirements, technical accounting and policy development, internal controls and compliance requirements.

Nature of Duties:

• Responsible for chart of accounts related security controls and cross validation rules
• Leading the global US GAAP team of approximately 44 employees (2 direct reports)
• Manage the monthly close process for corporate functions and related activity, including reviewing, approving journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee the consolidation process of global reporting activities (team consist of 2 employees)
• Review SOX controls related to consolidation financial systems including configuration changes
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual results as well as supporting disclosures and other financial information
• Manage the internal and external audit process for responsible areas including the execution of the year-end audit and quarterly reviews under US GAAP
• Work closely with the Business Unit finance personnel on monthly close items and accounting matters
• Oversee the Fixed assets and inter-company processes
• Maintain internal controls to ensure SOX compliance and to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Assist or oversee other matters of compliance, including indirect tax filings in the US
• Work closely with other corporate functions, including executives, external reporting, legal, tax, treasury and human resources

Education and Experience:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting (or related discipline)
• CPA is required, MBA is valued but optional
• 10+ years related experience with 5+ years in a leadership role(s)
• Experience with general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations and consolidation processes
• Ability to work independently and own required responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and articulate financial information, accounting positions and other insight
• Ability to develop efficient and sustainable processes to support, manage and continually adapt to the company’s future growth and transformational plans
• Strong computer skills (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Onestream, Tagetik, Host Analytics (Planful) and Excel
• Strong team leader that motivates others
• Ability to work with in fast pace environment and meet deadlines