6-12 month Contract Role

Job Description

• Primary responsibility for foreign exchange translation and foreign exchange hedge accounting and reporting.
• Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, including preparation of journal entries, account/variance analysis, and coordination of audits
• Generate accurate financial statements, in accordance with IFRS accounting standards and internal policies and procedures
• Assist in setting up financial systems and metrics that will measure and communicate accurate financial status
• Contribute as needed to the areas of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Maintain, document and review processes for internal controls
• Streamline department functions to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and accuracy
• Support year-end external audit
• Advance Global Finance strategic initiatives by attending meetings, providing subject matter expertise, and preparing ad hoc reports
• Work closely with the existing Global Finance team, leaders, and member firms on ad-hoc projects as required including c- suite
• initiatives to prepare analytics, solicit input, and develop recommendations and implementation plans

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, establish trust, identify needs, customize solutions and motivate teams to drive operational
• and strategic priorities
• Can effectively present ideas and solutions in a logical and articulate manner with the ability to work effectively with and influence Senior Executives
• Outstanding research, analytics, and quantitative aptitude; advanced attention to detail required for success in this role

Other Qualifications:

• CPA is preferred
• Ability to work and manage projects both independently and with a larger team to achieve goals
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise judgment consistent with achieving organizational goals and strategies
• Experience with business cycles of accounting, including: treasury, accounts payable, account receivable, and general ledger
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Prior experience with external auditors preferred
• International experience preferred, either working with or for an organization that had multinational operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• Proficiency in SAP preferred
• Proactive and results-oriented player who wants to help build a high-performance team