About the Role:

Month End:

• Primarily responsible for accurate and timely accounting for the US Market. Also, supporting Mexico and Canada on an as needed basis.

• Delivery of P+L and provide understanding of performance drivers to market Finance teams, being able to highlight key movements, supported by further analysis.

• Delivery of reporting & KPIs in line with the Finance Center of Excellence (FCoE) / Market Service Level Agreement.

• Working with Finance leadership to drive transformation of processes and policies.

• Involved in the implementation of upgrade to SAP S4 HANA.

• Safeguard Dyson financials via application of accounting policies and guidelines.

• Review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high quality is maintained.

• Review and accountability for monthly cash flow forecast submission, being able to communicate key drivers and any subsequent variances.

• Lead quarterly Balance Sheet review with key internal stakeholders highlighting risks, opportunities and areas of focus.

• Complete and update the Customer Board Pack commentary and metrics, ensuring it is relevant and informative to drive valuable discussion.

• Hold subject matter expertise.

Statutory Requirements:

• Own the local relationship with 3rd party provider and ensure excellent service is delivered to Dyson and its markets

• Ensure the annual Statutory Accounts, annual Tax submission and any local tax requirements are prepared and submitted in line with deadlines.

• Oversee year end external audit requirements.

Coordination:

• Be the link between all global business service areas and the market.

• Coordinate any changes impacting markets and communicate what these changes are, how they will impact stakeholders and any future requirements.

Relationships:

• Partnering with the Director of Financial Control Americas, delivering a best-in-class Financial Operations service.

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the markets (Commercial Finance teams).

• Line management of Senior Accountant and Tax & Accounting Manager, coaching and stretching to fulfill their potential, supporting career development.

Knowledge:

• Ensure knowledge of markets and the wider Dyson business is current, keeping up with any changes across the business.

Other:

• Work at the same pace as Dyson, understanding any changes impacting FCoE and effectively addressing / embedding them in a timely manner.

• Fulfill any other ad hoc responsibilities as directed by the Director of Financial Control Americas or CFO Americas.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

• 7+ years experience in accounting required, with at least 5 years in a management/leadership role

• Experience with SAP preferred

• Experience with continuous process improvement within accounting and finance

• Industry knowledge a huge plus, including inventory management, rebates and promotions

• Prior experience in month-end close and project management

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience of coaching and stakeholder management

• Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive approach with great problem-solving skills

• Highly motivated to achieve results

• Proactively highlights and progresses solutions for issues identified

• Good team player: capable of working effectively with finance and non-finance managers

• CPA or MBA preferred

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 annuallyplus bonus