Senior Director, Global Accounting

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

📋 Description

• Direct the Global Accounting & Close (GAC) organization

• Manage global monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, local accounting regulations, statutory filing obligations, and corporate policies

• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing close efficiency, transparency, scalability, and control effectiveness

• Supervise statutory financial reporting across various jurisdictions and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings

• Establish global accounting standards, governance frameworks, and operational practices

• Cultivate relationships with external auditors, regulators, and professional advisors

• Evaluate new accounting standards, regulations, and business developments

• Oversee accounting functions for SPVs, joint ventures, and intricate legal entity structures

• Collaborate with the Assistant Corporate Controller on statutory, consolidated, technical, and enterprise accounting issues

• Create a multi-year roadmap for accounting transformation

• Spearhead the implementation of AI, automation, digital solutions, advanced reporting, analytics, and dashboards

• Standardize processes, enhance data quality, and fortify reporting controls

• Construct business cases and ROI analyses for technology, automation, and process enhancements

• Provide variance analysis and financial insights to support executive decision-making and external reporting

• Counsel Finance leadership on accounting operations, transformation initiatives, and reporting strategies

• Influence enterprise-wide finance technology, operating model, and process optimization choices

• Lead a global organization through subordinate managers

• Foster talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching

• Manage change initiatives for new technologies, operating models, and process transformations

• Oversee global accounting budgets, resource planning, and organizational investments

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, or related finance roles

• Proven experience in leading large-scale accounting transformation, reporting modernization, or process improvement initiatives

• Experience in a multinational, publicly traded, or matrixed organization

• Familiarity with enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar systems

• Experience in leading large, globally dispersed teams and managing complex accounting operations

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options

• Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs

• Global Recognition and Service Programs

• Employee Referral Program

• Incentive pay based on company and individual performance may be available