Non-Techie International Accounting Manager

As BrightRoll, Inc. expands globally, this position is involved in accounting for our international operations and supporting global financial operations including financial reporting responsibilities, implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures and systems integration. This position works closely with our international offices and other departments throughout the company, as well as our external accountants and consultants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct the development and preparation of financial reporting packages and analysis that support internal and external reporting requirements;
• Manage the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, reserves, inter-company transactions and eliminations and maintenance of Company chart of accounts;
• Establish, implement, and administer internal control policies, procedures and protocol for International operations and manage and document controls and procedures to ensure effectiveness and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Company specific procedures;
• Ensure timely and accurate country specific filings;
• Implement appropriate US GAAP and IFRS or other relevant International accounting standards and understand accounting differences between US GAAP and International standards;
• Drive process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts;
• Implement and enhance transactional and financial systems;
• Interact well with International location-specific management and lead a team of individuals;
• Oversee the International external audit process;
• Work closely with external tax specialists in the development of appropriate tax strategies and preparation of relevant tax return filings;
• Provide timely budget to actual reports with variance explanations and collaborate with Finance leads to provide reports and analysis;
• Work on ad-hoc projects.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of accounting experience (preferably a combination of Big 4 and with a publicly traded organization); at least 4 years of relevant International experience;
• Experience implementing new systems, policies, procedures and controls, preferably in an International setting; Quickbooks Enterprise REQUIRED
• Multi-currency accounting experience;
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and International accounting standards.

OTHER SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA or Graduate degree in Accounting preferred
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Ability to effectively lead, communicate, influence and motivate people from a distance;
• Capable of building effective relationships at all levels of the organization;
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional follow-up and sense of urgency;
• Ability to deal with complex accounting issues;
• Highly self-motivated, action-oriented and willing to challenge status quo;
• Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization and project management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Strong leadership skills and personal commitment to integrity.