Financial (Hub) Controller (US Multi)

Brightwater

Cork

Financial (HUB) Controller (US Multi. Our client is a leading U.S Multinational with it`s Global Business Centre based in Cork. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced accountant to a role focussing on the accurate delivery of and timely Financial Statements for UK & Scandinavian countries. Job Description: Accountable for the Governance of the journal voucher review, account reconciliation review, and intercompany processes. Lead the monthly US GAAP trial balance review process. Maintain strong processes to support a robust review and deep understanding of monthly Trial Balances across all countries. Influence and lead effectively to ensure a strong control environment and compliance across the full hub, taking account of different materiality in different countries. Responsible for SOx compliance across all countries in the UK Hub. Leverage and coach role of Assistant Controller (direct report) to support in achievement of the above responsibilities. Delivery of local Statutory Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Tax and Payroll accounting for Scandinavian countries through a team of three accountants (direct reports) located there. Partner with UK Finance Manager on local statutory requirements and reporting and tax matters to ensure accurate and holistic financial statements. Act as advisor/subject matter expert on complex US GAAP accounting treatments and corporate policy/procedures interpretation, leveraging expertise from Corporate Centre (US) as appropriate. Liaise with auditors for both group (all countries) and statutory audits (Scandinavian countries. Travel is circa 20% and mainly UK and Denmark. Basic Qualifications: Qualified with a minimum of 8 years post qualified. US GAAP accounting standards knowledge an advantage. Controllership / Finance management experience gained in a Multinational Company. Strong Systems Experience (e.g. SAP) is an advantage. Strong interpersonal, relationship building and influencing skills; ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands. Ability to build effective networks across functions, organizations, job levels and geographies. Ability to achieve results through people, directly and indirectly. Demonstrated experience in Supervision / People Development. High self-awareness and ability to operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment, strong communicating skills essential. Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian language skills an advantage. People Management: Manage & coach team of four qualified accountants across three different geographies. Develop talent by having effective performance /coaching conversations and participating in regular succession planning. Provide technical training, coaching, mentoring for Hub / Affiliate staff, GBS. Actively connect with and understand your people, in person and remotely. To apply for this permanent opportunity please forward your latest cv via the portal provided or alternatively contact Tom Wilkinson on 021 4221000. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2323 days ago