Director - Financial Reporting and Global Consolidations

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

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organization in the financial services industry. The company is known for its extensive global reach and commitment to delivering exceptional financial solutions and services.

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 Responsibilities 1. 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 salary range of $190,000 to $220,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be provided).
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Be part of a large organization within the financial services industry, offering a global perspective.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in financial reporting and global consolidations, we encourage you to apply today!