SummaryDirects and oversees day-to-day accounting operations for an assigned division, business unit and/or Subsidiary, ensuring the integrity of all financial records and transactions. Leads the close, consolidation, and financial reporting processes; maintains the general ledger, sub-ledgers, and chart of accounts for the division. Implements and enforces policies on accounting controls, revenue recognition, risk management, asset reporting, standardization and related matters within the division. Directs coordination of internal and external reporting in compliance with IFRS and applicable regulations. Partners with divisional leadership to provide timely, accurate financial insights that support operational decisions.
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close; divisional financial statements, flux, variance analyses, and management reports. Maintain chart of accounts and accounting information systems for the division; ensure data integrity and controls.
- Oversight and governance over consolidated Subsidiaries to ensure reliable financial reporting in accordance with IFRS standards. Review and approve AR, AP, sales, and finance cash entries, reconciliations, schedules, month-end financial statements and year-end financial statements with footnotes. Conduct monthly preliminary review closing meetings. Leads complex accounting for retro pricing calculations and proper treatment.
- Oversight and approval of SBU accounting entries in accordance with IFRS standards. Review and approve AR, AP, sales, expense reports and general ledger entries. Review and approve reconciliations.
- Oversees advance and complex reporting requirements driving report improvements. Utilization of Excel Macros and Power Query to enhance division and subsidiary reporting needs. ERP system implementation, training and validation of migration.
- Review and approval of annual budgets. Consolidation of annual budget reporting. Support working capital optimization, risk management activities and investment reviews. Leads various projects.
- Establish, document and monitor internal controls according to COSO and SOX alignment, where applicable. Drive process improvements. Conduct audits and identify control weaknesses and deficiencies, driving proper process and remediation. Coordinate with external auditors.
- Create a highly functional team of accountants within TAI and Subsidiary entities. Lead, coach, mentor and develop accounting team. Set goals and objectives to meet performance standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience closing a business unit/division and producing GAAP/IFRS-compliant financials.
- Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, E1, Peachtree) and advanced Excel skills.
- CPA strongly preferred; CMA a plus.