Manager / Sr, Financial Accounting

This a challenging role in a fast paced, multinational environment. We are seeking a leader with a broad range of finance experience who can grow and develop corporate and international finance functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee functional financial accounting activities including reviewing journal entries and reporting
• Responsible for the timely and accurate monthly close processes and day-to-day operations for global entities in accordance with US GAAP while ensuring proper maintenance of statutory financials
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with GAAP and applicable international and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation, and providing recommendations, as appropriate
• Identify and highlight any risks/fraud and mitigate with proper controls and solutions
• Lead and drive process improvement, automation, and standardization and other assigned projects/tasks
• Proactively engage with Stakeholders to resolve challenges and recommend solutions, improvement where necessary
• Coach and mentor team members
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships
• Establish plans and objectives for the functional group and at organization level for Global Finance Center of Excellence

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and local country accounting standards
• Strong team-player with experience working in a dynamic organization and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders
• Strong communication, influencing skills including ability to step up in challenging status quo when necessary
• Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of business principles and practices
• Ability to manage change sensitively and in a collaborative manner
• Ability to attract, develop and retain outstanding talent
• Proven track record of team development, process efficiency, quality improvement and innovating finance workloads
• Ability to succinctly explain financial matters to non-finance personnel
• Demonstrate and maintain a positive customer service focus to both internal & external customers, including Audit/Statutory engagement
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to maneuver ad hoc tasks, projects and challenges
• Italian/German language skill set will be added advantage

Education & Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA), Degree in Finance/Accounting
• >10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting and Reporting; high-tech industry
• >5 years in leadership role
• Experience in automation projects, LEAN, 6-Sigma or RPA, preferred