Randstad
Website:
randstad.com
Job details:
The position provides critical leadership and direction to the North America (US & Canada)
record to report team. This role requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of
concepts and principles of accounting and financial reporting.
This position will be expected to build the offshore accounting function for the future model by
developing, establishing and maintaining team structure, accounting policies, controls, reporting
and holding the team accountable. This role will need to have a comprehensive understanding
within accounting to be able execute on all functions themselves including: month-end closing
procedures for the organization, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance in the preparation
of income and balance sheet statements and reconciliation of corporate general ledger
accounts to be able to successfully complete quality control, audits and reviews before signing
off. Also, this will be important to coach, address escalations and to identify process
improvements.
Job Duties:
● Oversee the month-end closing procedures for the organization, including detailed
review and analysis of deliverables prepared by team members
● Ensure financial accuracy and compliance in the preparation of income and balance
sheet statements, reconciliation of corporate general ledger accounts, consolidated
statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
● Maintain accurate and organized financial records in compliance with company policies
and local regulations
● Address complex accounting issues and provide input on improving closing processes.
● Lead account analysis, provide insights and recommendations based on the analysis to
improve financial performance.
● Ensure strong internal controls are followed and documented.
● Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and
responding to auditor inquiries.
● Business partner across financial shared service team to resolve exceptions and
process issues creating reconciling variances in general ledger
● Create and develop a best-in-class offshore team of accounting staff and managers.
Ensure timely completion of all deliverables with back up plan in case of unavailability of
any team member. Train and mentor the team members on Business Knowledge,
Process deliverables, Financial accounting, upskilling. Look for team expansion
opportunities.
● Continuously improve processes with an eye on efficiency and optimization, striving to
highlight opportunities within the Finance organization and within the functions that are
being supported.
● Oversee processes supporting financial reporting and ensure maintenance of general
ledger systems. Present regular reporting to Sr. Management to partner and influence
action plans for future financial reporting opportunities.
● Responsible for leading the team through engagement, performance management and
development
Required Skills & Competencies:
15+ years of experience in accounting, including prior management experience, with
demonstrated success in the following areas:
● Experience with complex financial analysis and reconciliation
● In-depth understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, regulations, and
compliance requirements including IFRS
● Experience developing and coaching a team of professionals in the financial close
process from start to finish, reporting roll up to a global organization
● Strong business partnering skills,
● Demonstrated success improving processes and applying technology to eliminate
manual work.
● Demonstrates strong business ethics and will not compromise proper accounting at the
pressure of business owners, partners closely with accounting leadership to ensure the
integrity of the process
● Exposure to AI tools
Education:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field or equivalent work
experience.
2. Advanced degrees (e.g., Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA))
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