Finance Director (Financial Reporting & Control)

The Finance Director , Financial Reporting & Control is responsible for leading consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and compliance across the organization’s global operations. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards drives best-in-class financial controls, and supports executive leadership and the Board with high-quality financial insights.

The Director partners closely with regional finance teams, external auditors, tax, treasury, FP&A, and executive leadership to ensure transparency, integrity, and efficiency in financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Oversee consolidation systems, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting packages from subsidiaries.
• Prepare executive-level financial summaries and Board reporting materials.

Technical Accounting & Policy

• Interpret and implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain group accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (M&A, revenue recognition, leases, impairments, restructuring, etc.).
• Draft technical accounting memos for audit review.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Lead design and oversight of internal control framework
• Ensure documentation, testing, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Strengthen governance processes and risk mitigation practices.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within reporting and close processes.
• Shorten close cycle and increase automation.
• Partner with IT/Finance systems teams on ERP and reporting system enhancements.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives where applicable.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop the Group Reporting & Control team.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and regional controllers.
• Provide financial insights to CFO and senior leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• MBA preferred

Experience

• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing consolidated reporting
• Public accounting background strongly preferred (Big 4 experience a plus)
• Experience in multi-entity, multinational environment
• SOX/internal controls experience required (for public companies)

Technical Skills

• Consolidation and ERP systems expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream)
• Advanced financial statement analysis skills
• Strong understanding of internal controls and governance frameworks
• Strategic mindset with strong technical depth
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with executive presence
• Proven team-building and talent development skills

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