ICON plc

Senior Director, Finance – Group Accounting, Reporting

ICON plc

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Blue Bell • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Consultation and advise on our group annual reports under both US GAAP & IFRS
  • Review and approval of quarterly financial reporting to the stock exchange under US GAAP
  • Consultation and advice on ad hoc accounting issues that arise in a group of the complexity and scale of ICON, Plc
  • Input to technical analysis supporting our quarterly Audit Committee materials and other ad hoc Board materials as required
  • Leading the group’s assessment and approach to any complex accounting issues, coordinating with external advisors as necessary
  • Leading impact assessment & response implementation of any new accounting/legislative or other changes
  • A key relationship and liaison for group audit process and play a leading role in resolution of any matters arising
  • Leading response to any financial reporting regulatory correspondence
  • Working with and supporting business unit and shared service finance colleagues on evaluating accounting impact of any accounting issues as they arise
  • Working with group tax and treasury teams in on-going reviews of group structure
  • Supporting legal & commercial finance teams in any ad hoc finance arrangements
  • Leading pre-deal reviews of accounting implications of potential acquisition targets
  • Consulting with the teams responsible for various statutory financial statements & audit processes
  • Ensuring compliance with responsibilities as a NASDAQ listed group around internal control over financial reporting (SOX)

Requirements

  • A Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience
  • Experience working with or within a multinational, PLC group (in industry or practice).
  • Ability to work effectively with people at various levels of the organization up to and including Executive leadership
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Robust critical thinking skills
  • Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with the capability to lead, motivate and develop a team of professional staff
  • 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 reportingtechnical analysisaudit processesimpact assessmentfinancial reporting complianceaccounting issuesstatutory financial statementsinternal control over financial reporting
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscritical thinkingrelationship buildingleadershipmotivationteam development
Certifications
Qualified Accountant