Global Director – General Ledger

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the global Record-to-Report process

• Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes, governance of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, consolidation support, intercompany accounting, fixed asset accounting, account structure governance, close controls, and GL integration for acquired entities

• Develop global GL policies, procedures, standards for account ownership, reconciliation templates, closing checklists, certification requirements, and quality review practices

• Provide expertise in technical accounting and implement updates in accounting standards and reporting obligations

• Direct the execution of monthly and annual closing activities across various countries, shared services, and local finance teams

• Govern the chart of accounts, legal entity configurations, department and practice coding, cost centers, intercompany accounts, and reporting attributes

• Collaborate with FP&A on management reporting, KPI analysis, profitability insights, and decision-making support

• Partner with Tax & Audit on compliance obligations and audit processes

• Facilitate acquisition integration by mapping ledgers, converting charts of accounts, assisting with opening balance sheets, standardizing closing processes, and aligning accounting policies

• Enhance controls over journal entries, reconciliations, recurring entries, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, accruals, and closing certifications

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

• More than 8 years of experience in accounting, general ledger management, controllership, consolidation, or record-to-report functions, including leadership in a multi-entity or multi-country setting

• Preferred strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in applying accounting standards to complex or non-routine transactions

• Experience with ERP systems, close management tools, multi-currency accounting, intercompany processes, acquisition integration, and internal controls is preferred

• CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CMA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with company matching

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Flexible working hours and remote work options