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Finance Director (US GAAP & SOX)

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

100000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Control of the financial environment for the UK Group accounting function. Reporting to the International Controller and aligned to the UK ELT. This role will manage a finance team of circa 10 staff and will reporting for 4 trading entities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Ensuring that the Company’s international accounting policies and procedures are being complied with within the UK
  • Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled to the supporting detail on a monthly basis
  • Reviewing the internal controls present and instituting effective controls to safeguard the assets of the Company or enhancing those controls where required
  • Providing financial support to the UK Management team and Corporate Controller
  • Liaising with Ernst & Young, the Company’s external auditors, in the preparation and filing of the tax returns and completion of the year end financial audits
  • Ensuring that all required statutory and tax filings are made in a timely manner
  • Coordinating the completion of the annual budget
  • Coordinating the Company’s internal control documentation as it relates to requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Resolving all intercompany disputes and outstanding balances by working with the other Regional Financial Controllers and Managing Directors
  • Supervision of the UK Finance team, including undertaking annual performance reviews
  • Working with management to reduce investments in A/R and Work-In-Progress, and generate cash dividends to the parent company

Requirements:

  • University degree
  • CPA/CA
  • 10+ years experience
  • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
  • US public company experience
  • Recognised accounting qualification
  • Relevant industry experience preferred
  • Detailed knowledge of accounting for statutory accounts within the UK
  • Practical experience of direct and indirect tax
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP
  • Significant experience of accounting at a management level
  • Well developed IT system skills
  • Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley control environment
  • In depth knowledge of accounting process management
  • Sound knowledge of project management and execution of multiple projects
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of interpreting management information reports
  • Must be a Fully Qualified Accountant
  • Intimate understanding of all aspects of financial management
  • Sound relationship management skills
  • Ability to take initiative and be self reliant
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Sound Treasury management skills

Nice to have:

  • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
  • US public company experience
  • Relevant industry experience preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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