Job Description

We seek an individual with a high level of business acumen who can operationalize their technical expertise, partner in development of an efficient and scalable accounting close and reporting process, and implement policies, procedures and controls in a public company environment.
This role is a hybrid position operating 3 days a week from our Maidenhead office, candidates must be within a manageable commute to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EMEA Shared Service Centre team for Billing / AR / AP / Procurement / Payroll /Treasury Operations / Accounting & Reporting currently consisting of 30+ heads.
• Appointment as Statutory Director for all of company’s EMEA legal entities and branches (currently 19)
• Ensure all deadlines are achieved with appropriate reviews, as well as constantly reviewing all processes for efficiencies.
• Work in conjunction with matrixed management across the EMEA Shared Service Centre and US Headquarters.
• Implementation and maintenance of policy and procedure documentation and related internal control procedures

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working for a publicly-traded company
• Technical expertise in US GAAP, EMEA accounting policies as well as Sarbanes-Oxley processes & requirements
• Proven track record of successfully managing a growing Finance Team
• Demonstrable experience in project management, timeline development and achievement
• Must have exceptional organization and communication skills
• Experience in environments with high transaction volume required, preferably with experience building/scaling a high growth organization.
• Qualified accountant, preferably with Big 4 Accounting Firm experience
• Must be a highly-motivated individual with the ability to engage others
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding and experience dealing with regulatory requirements and auditors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; must be comfortable connecting with and communicating with individuals at all levels of an organization.