
Website Devonshire_Jobs Director, Global Accounting Operations
Job Title: Director, Global Accounting Operations
Location: Brooklyn, NYC or Syracuse, NY
Work Type: Hybrid (3-4 days a week onsite)
Job Overview:
Devonshire Recruiting & Consulting Partners is looking for a Director, Global Accounting Operations for a dynamic opportunity based in New York. This position will oversee accounting operations for both the US and United Kingdom regions, managing a team of 7-8 direct reports and 70-80 individuals across different areas. The role requires strong leadership, change management skills, and expertise in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage 7-8 direct reports and oversee accounting operations for the US and UK office.
- Supervise Revenue Accounting, Balance Sheet Accounting, General Ledger Accounting, Commodity Accounting, Regulatory Accounting, Account reconciliations, Monthly Close, and administrative management.
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive change and process improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
- Develop solutions with a quick turnaround, focusing on financial and process efficiency.
- Provide expert guidance on end-to-end processes and ensure compliance with US GAAP and UK accounting standards.
- Act as a key leader in a global utility company or BIG 4 environment, demonstrating solid knowledge and experience.
- Strategically position oneself for potential advancement to CFO within the company.
Perks for this Role:
- This role offers a career opportunity with the potential to advance to CFO.
- Opportunity to lead a diverse and significant global team spanning two countries.
- Chance to make a substantial impact within the organization.
- Competitive compensation package.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Requires strong leadership and influence to drive process improvements effectively.
- Balancing day-to-day responsibilities with strategic process ownership.
- Ensuring the effectiveness of accounting processes amidst a period of significant change and transition in 2024.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@devonshirerecruitment.com