Accounting Director

Summary

Join a dynamic global organization as an experienced Accounting Director, working remotely from Mexico or Central America. Collaborate closely with the Global Controller on day-to-day financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. This role demands expertise in managing a global month-end close process, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with a Big 4 audit firm. You will manage the global accounting close process, act as the primary liaison with auditors, and oversee balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in IFRS and 10+ years of post-qualified experience.

Requirements

• Professional qualification in IFRS (e.g., CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of post-qualified experience, ideally within a Big 4 audit firm or in a senior financial reporting role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and technical accounting topics
• Exceptional analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working across departments and with external stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Experience in managing internal controls and compliance monitoring
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems

Responsibilities

• End to end management of the global accounting close process including ownership of the monthly consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow statement
• Manage the IFRS 15 revenue recognition process in conjunction with the senior revenue accountant
• Act as the primary liaison with auditors for the global consolidated audit
• Ensure compliance with IFRS principles, internal controls, and monitoring activities related to the accounting close process
• Manage the global balance sheet reconciliation completion and review process
• Oversee error-free accounting entries and assist in preparing accounting policy documentation to enhance internal controls
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on key business transactions, including debt financing, R&D capitalization, commission reporting, and revenue recognition
• Management of the R&D capitalization process with overseas subsidiaries in Israel and China
• Manage the global intercompany matrix and reconciliation process
• Drive improvements to accounting systems, procedures, and department goal-setting processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of IFRS principles and extensive experience managing a global month end close process
• Proven track record in a Big 4 audit firm

Benefits

Fully remote position