Senior Director, Regional Controller – APAC
Under Armour
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Kowloon Bay • 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
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Senior
Tech Stack
ERPOracle
About the role
- Serve as a key member of the APAC Commercial Leadership Team, providing expert accounting guidance to the SVP, APAC Commercial Managing Director and other senior leaders
- Act as Director and/or Officer for the Company’s legal entities across the APAC region, ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
- Provide accounting requirements and process development for APAC commercial and supply chain initiatives, including acquisitions, distributor conversions, market launches, customer loyalty programs, store openings, and software implementations
- Lead and manage the controllership function across the APAC region, covering: US GAAP and local statutory accounting, Audit execution, Customer Financial Services (Credit, Accounts Receivable, Cash/Card Application), Vendor Financial Services (Purchase Orders, Accounts Payable), Indirect Tax (VAT/GST compliance and guidance)
- Oversee regional treasury operations, including cash movements within and across APAC countries and support global treasury and legal teams on intercompany loans and capital contributions for APAC entities
- Facilitate monthly closing of US GAAP and local GAAP books across all business channels (wholesale/franchise, eCommerce, retail) for 21 legal entities in 18 countries
- Ensure execution of internal controls and implementation of corporate accounting policies across the region and oversee filing of indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with local accounting rules relevant to the U.S. consolidated financial statement audit.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance or accounting roles within a global company, or a combination of large public accounting firm and multinational corporate experience
- Proven experience managing APAC statutory audits and working across multiple jurisdictions
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP across APAC countries and proficiency in large ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Experience in financial data analysis and bridging accounting-specific reporting needs and ability in accounting technical research and forming conclusions on complex transactions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively and ability to engage with stakeholders at local, regional, and global levels
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment and be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and priorities
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
US GAAPlocal GAAPfinancial data analysisaccounting technical researchaudit executionindirect tax compliancevendor financial servicescustomer financial servicesERP systemsaccounting process development
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationstakeholder engagementflexibilityadaptabilitypriority managementleadershipteam collaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skills
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Master's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in Accounting