ICON plc

Director, Finance – Group Accounting and Reporting

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Raleigh • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERPOracle

About the role

  • Preparation of group annual reports under US GAAP & IFRS.
  • Preparation and reporting of quarterly financial reporting to the stock exchange under US GAAP.
  • Preparation of monthly consolidated group management information for internal purposes.
  • Provide accounting and regulatory guidance (both US GAAP & IFRS) to internal customers and stakeholders on key accounting issues impacting the business.
  • Perform a key role in assessing the impact of any new accounting standards/regulatory changes and related implementation.
  • Proficient in operating in and leading a strong SOX control environment, and providing guidance and direction to the wider group finance team for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to develop & continually improve processes & systems for both external and internal financial reporting.
  • Work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement group strategy and projects (legal, tax, treasury, IT, finance).
  • Support the integration of acquisition targets into the group finance structure.
  • Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and the related audit process.
  • Coach and mentor junior members of the group accounting team.

Requirements

  • Experienced high-performing ACA, ACCA with minimum 8 years’ PQE.
  • Strong financial accounting background and fully conversant with US GAAP & IFRS.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple deliverables.
  • Proven ability to develop cross-functional relationships.
  • An ability to identify areas for improvement and best in class practice.
  • A confident, decisive person with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with a Multi National company in a Group function
  • Experience with ERP’s – Oracle would be an advantage
  • Live in the Eastern US
Benefits
  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
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Hard Skills & Tools
US GAAPIFRSfinancial reportingconsolidated management informationaccounting standardsSOX control environmentstatutory financial statementsaudit processfinancial accountingcross-functional relationship development
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsflexibilityability to manage multiple deliverablesinterpersonal skillscoachingmentoringdecisivenessidentifying areas for improvementcollaboration
Certifications
ACAACCA