Learning Technologies Group plc is hiring a
Director of Finance in United States

Summary

The Director of Finance (US) is a senior role within LTG's finance function. They will manage the US finance team and be responsible for accounting activities in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and other regulations. The position requires a CPA with big four experience, at least 10 years of experience in the technology industry, and prior experience running a finance function for a large international organization.

Requirements

• CPA (or equivalent) required with big four experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 years experience in technology industry required with at least 5 years in a similar role
• Prior experience running a finance function for a large multi-divisional and complex international organization
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to execute efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and exposure to IFRS preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to rationalize complex issues
• Strong people-management skills, with the ability to develop and mentor a large professional team
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with and build relationships across the business
• Strong technical skills including experience with NetSuite, SalesForce, Avalara preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage US finance operations based remotely in the US, overseeing employees in Nashville, TN and one employee in Australia
• Establish, maintain and monitor internal controls and procedures
• Manage accounting activities in compliance with US GAAP / IFRS, statutory financial regulations and company policies and practices
• Create procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate
• Provide technical accounting support and assess the impact of new accounting changes on the Group’s financial statements
• Manage tax accounting and coordination within the business and with the Group’s internal tax team
• Develop and implement cash forecasting to assist in Group cash management
• Work closely with other stakeholders in the business including business MDs, departmental heads and other Group finance teams
• Assist with the annual budgeting and regular forecasting for the Group’s US based Business Units and Central Services
• Oversee final implementation phases of NetSuite ERP system and continue system and reporting improvements
• Work closely with external auditors to support their annual statutory audit and other statutory audits required for other entities accounted for by the US finance team
• Participate in due diligence processes and business integrations
• Participate in the implementation of new company software impacting financial activities