financial & accounting controller - reporting
Posted 1 week ago by Randstad
£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
manchester, north west
Summary: The Accounting & Controlling Manager role in Manchester is a leadership position focused on overseeing the financial integrity of international entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx frameworks. The role requires strategic ownership of accounting activities, team management, and providing financial recommendations to senior leadership. Candidates should have significant experience in finance or accounting, preferably from a Big 4 or multinational background. This position is hybrid, allowing for a blend of on-site and remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Entity Leadership: Lead all accounting activities for specific entities, signing off on financial quality and variance analysis.
- Team Management: Coach and develop an accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory filings, tax requirements, and external audits. Maintain frequent contact with regulatory authorities.
- Strategic Advisory: Provide financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Management.
- Innovation: Drive improvements in accounting procedures and planning systems (SAP).
Key Skills:
- Experience: 5-8 years in Finance/Accounting (Big 4 or multinational background preferred).
- Qualification: Degree in Finance/Accounting plus CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
- Skills: Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and SOx. Proficiency in SAP is highly desirable.
- Competencies: Strong communicator, proactive leader, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Salary (Rate): £50.00 per hour
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accounting & Controlling Manager
Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 5-8 Years | Key Focus: US GAAP, Reporting
The Role Take full strategic ownership of a defined set of international entities. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet and profit & loss statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Entity Leadership: Lead all accounting activities for specific entities, signing off on financial quality and variance analysis.
Team Management: Coach and develop an accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes.
Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory filings, tax requirements, and external audits. Maintain frequent contact with regulatory authorities.
Strategic Advisory: Provide financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Management.
Innovation: Drive improvements in accounting procedures and planning systems (SAP).
Requirements
Experience: 5-8 years in Finance/Accounting (Big 4 or multinational background preferred).
Qualification: Degree in Finance/Accounting plus CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
Skills: Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and SOx. Proficiency in SAP is highly desirable.
Competencies: Strong communicator, proactive leader, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Apply Now - Desired Start Date: ASAP
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003