Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
7+ years of accounting and finance experience, including team leadership and external audit management.
Experience in a multinational, shared services environment is a plus.
Knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure is advantageous.
Strong background in audit, internal controls, compliance, and statutory reporting.
Experience in cash management and working capital optimization.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite.
Responsibilities
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for accurate financial reporting.
Manage audits and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain a strong financial control environment.
Collaborate with business leaders and FP&A teams to provide financial analysis and insights.
Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives for enhanced efficiency.
Mentor accounting and shared service team members to foster accountability and collaboration.
Benefits
Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
Opportunity to impact a dynamic global organization.
Development of leadership experience in a growing finance function.
Engagement in finance transformation initiatives.
Collaboration with diverse teams across the Americas region.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
In this role you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial management of Ocorian's Americas region, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and high-quality financial information that supports business growth and decision-making.
Working closely with the Finance Director, FP&A teams, operational stakeholders and shared service functions, you'll take ownership of key financial reporting processes, statutory compliance, audit management and cash flow oversight. Beyond maintaining a strong control environment, you'll help drive finance transformation initiatives, improve reporting capabilities and support the continued scaling of a growing international business.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to make a tangible impact across a dynamic global organisation while developing leadership experience and helping shape the future of the regional finance function.
Main Responsibilities
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the Americas region.
Deliver a strong financial control environment by managing audits, supporting regulatory compliance and maintaining robust accounting procedures.
Partner with business leaders and FP&A teams to provide meaningful financial analysis, performance insights and support strategic decision-making.
Drive process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability and reporting quality.
Mentor and support accounting and shared service team members, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
7+ years' accounting and finance experience, including experience leading teams and managing external audits.
Experience within a multinational, shared services environment is advantageous.
Professional services, corporate services, fund administration or financial services experience is desirable.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS exposure advantageous) with experience in financial reporting, consolidations and management accounts.
Strong background in audit, internal controls, compliance and statutory reporting.
Experience supporting cash management, treasury activities and working capital optimisation.
Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP and financial reporting systems, ideally NetSuite.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.
Commercially minded, able to translate financial data into clear business insights and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
We areCLIENT CENTRIC - Clients are at the centre of our world, and we're committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
We are AMBITIOUS - We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
We are AGILE - We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
We are COLLABORATIVE - With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
We are ETHICAL - We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
