Director of Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations

• Opportunity to shape the financial backbone of a global, high‑growth business
• lead a global, highly visible finance function at a soon‑to‑be public company

About Our Client

The employer is a large organization within the financial services sector. It is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a high standard of excellence in accounting and finance operations.

Job Description

This is a rare chance to lead a global, highly visible finance function at a soon‑to‑be public company while driving transformation through automation, GenAI, and modernized reporting on a truly international scale.Lead all global consolidation, financial reporting governance, and corporate-level accounting processes for a newly separated, multinational Mobility business operating in 22 countries. This includes oversight of U.S. GAAP consolidation, foreign currency translation, global COA governance, outsourced international accounting providers, and delivering audit-ready results for SEC and statutory reporting.

The role is both highly technical and strategic, with a mandate to modernize processes using automation and GenAI tools.Key Responsibilities1. Global Consolidation Leadership

• Own monthly, quarterly, annual consolidation for 25+ legal entities.
• Review and approve elimination entries, intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments, equity roll‑forwards.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 830 (FX translation).
• Validate subsidiary trial balances and deliver consolidated reporting packages for SEC, statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.

2. Governance & Controls

• Maintain SOX‑compliant consolidation controls.
• Document procedures, support external auditors, and remediate deficiencies.
• Ensure discipline and accuracy across global accounting processes.

3. Outsourced International Accounting Oversight

• Serve as primary corporate liaison to third‑party accounting provider.
• Set SLAs, quality expectations, and escalation paths.
• Review international financial packages for consistency and GAAP alignment.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement.

4. Global Chart of Accounts (COA) Ownership

• Govern COA structure, creation, deactivation, and changes across jurisdictions.
• Ensure alignment and standardization to support efficient consolidation.
• Partner with systems teams on ERP/reporting modernization.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Systems, Intercompany Accounting, and External Reporting.
• Support automation and GenAI initiatives to modernize finance processes.

6. Leadership & Transformation

• Lead consolidation team and country controllers.
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process discipline.
• Implement best practices to speed close cycles and improve reporting quality.

The Successful Applicant

• CPA required, Master's preferred.
• 15+ years progressive accounting experience (multinational, publicly traded, $1B+ revenue).
• Deep expertise in:
  • U.S. GAAP consolidations
  • Foreign currency translation (ASC 830)
  • Intercompany eliminations
  • Equity accounting
  • COA governance
• Experience managing outsourced accounting providers strongly preferred.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in high-growth, transformation-heavy environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package to be determined.
• Opportunities to lead and influence within a large organization in the financial services industry.
• A professional environment that values expertise and fosters growth.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in financial reporting and consolidations, apply now to join this exciting opportunity.

Contact

Charlotte Rooney-Jones

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