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Our team is working with a leading BioTech company providing analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software to hire a Senior Director of Global Accounting to their growing team. The Senior Director of Global Accounting will be responsible for the accounting, reporting, and control integration of newly acquired businesses, partnering closely with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure readiness, smooth post-close transitions, and alignment on purchase accounting and transformation milestones. The position oversees the migration of acquired entities into corporate ERP and consolidation systems, including the alignment of charts of accounts, accounting policies, and financial processes. Acting as the primary accounting and reporting contact under TSAs, the role directs monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring timely consolidation and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Responsibilities also include leading acquisition-related disclosures for external reporting, collaborating with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams, and supporting internal and external audits. In addition, the role works closely with Internal Controls to design and implement SOX frameworks for newly integrated entities while driving process standardization and efficiency improvements to strengthen governance and the overall control environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the global accounting and financial reporting integration of a large-scale acquisition
Define and execute a comprehensive accounting integration plan, including financial close processes, reporting structures, controls, and policies
Collaborate with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to align on Day 1 readiness, purchase accounting, and post-close transformation milestones
Oversee the transition of acquired entities into the company’s ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP)
Evaluate and align chart of accounts, accounting policies, and financial processes across acquired and existing businesses
Become the key point of contact for the accounting and financial reporting responsibilities under the TSA
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation into corporate reporting
Monitor and ensure compliance with US GAAP
Lead preparation and review of acquisition-related disclosures and ensure financial information needed from the acquired entities is properly reflected in the consolidated disclosures for external reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements
Work with our Director of Internal Controls on the design and implementation of internal control frameworks (SOX) for newly integrated entities
Support internal and external audit activities related to acquisition and integration
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA or Chartered Accountant designation required
12+ years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting (Big 4) and corporate controllership
At least 5 years in a leadership role
Significant experience with large-scale acquisitions and post-merger integration in a global public company environment
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and consolidation
Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, high-visibility projects
Strong ERP and financial reporting systems knowledge (e.g., SAP)
Strong Controllership, Technical accounting, SEC reporting, and team management skills required