Job Description

What you'll be responsible for:

Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations (35%)
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports prepared for senior leadership, the CFO, and external stakeholders.
• Review and sign off on financial data prepared by the accounting team, identifying and resolving discrepancies or reporting deficiencies before distribution.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules required for audit, regulatory, and governance purposes.
• Monitor accounting close timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to preserve financial integrity and reduce risk across the organization.
ERP Systems Ownership (20%)
• Serve as the functional owner of the ERP platform, accountable for system administration, configuration, data integrity, and ongoing optimization to support accounting operations.
• Monitor ERP system health and workflow efficiency, identifying and resolving issues that affect data accuracy or operational continuity.
• Lead or support ERP-related projects including system upgrades, module implementations, and integration testing, coordinating with IT and Finance stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain ERP user documentation and procedures to support consistent and compliant use across the accounting team.
• Evaluate opportunities to leverage ERP functionality to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and support organizational scale.
Payables, Receivables and Expense Management (20%)
• Provide oversight and direction over accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and expense reporting functions, ensuring all processes operate accurately and within policy.
• Review and approve vendor payments within delegated authority thresholds, and oversee resolution of escalated payment disputes or collections issues.
• Monitor aging reports, cash flow indicators, and collection activity to ensure receivables are managed proactively and risks are identified early.
• Ensure expense reporting processes comply with corporate policies and that submissions are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement process improvements within AP, AR, and expense functions to increase efficiency and reduce error rates.
Tax, Audit and Transfer Pricing (15%)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax obligations across jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors to manage filings, positions, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the external audit process including preparation of audit-ready financial records, coordination of auditor requests, and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Oversee intercompany transfer pricing arrangements, ensuring documentation is current, defensible, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements and recommend adjustments to policies or processes as appropriate.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax matters with material financial or compliance impact.
Assets, Procurement and Team Leadership (10%)
• Oversee fixed asset management including tracking, valuation, depreciation, and disposal in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policy.
• Support procurement and purchasing processes, ensuring expenditures are approved within delegated authority limits and purchasing records are maintained accurately.
• Lead, develop, and manage the accounting team through clear direction, regular performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Assign and schedule work across the accounting function to ensure team capacity is aligned with operational priorities and close cycle demands.

Who you are:

Education & Experience (Required):
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in a progressively senior/leadership function in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree + CPA designation (required)
Skills:
• Strongly desired: Exposure to a global, complex multi-entity structure in a professional services or contract research operation organization (US, EU, LATAM, etc.)
• Deep expertise in GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting and full-cycle accounting, including consolidations and multi-entity structures.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance principles, transfer pricing rules, and audit management in a multi-jurisdiction environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing accounting teams, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development.
• Hands-on experience administering and optimizing ERP platforms within a Finance context, including configuration, data integrity, and integration management.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and fixed asset management functions.
• Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes and the controls required to ensure compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of financial discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation and review of financial data and reports.