Job Title: Senior Accountant - US GAAP Specialist
Location: Derby (Highly Flexible Hybrid Working)
Company Overview:
Robert Half is thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Accountant. Our client, a prestigious and forward-thinking tech company based in Derby, is seeking a dedicated professional to join their finance team. This role is perfect for someone who has a proven track record in producing accounts under US GAAP, ideally within a US-listed company, Group Finance Function, Internal Audit, or Risk team. Embrace a flexible hybrid working model that values your work-life balance and supports your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Policies and Procedures:
- Lead the development, updating, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring changes in accounting standards and assessing their impact on the company, recommending timely updates to policies.
Financial Transactions and Reporting:
- Guarantee accurate recognition and disclosure of financial transactions in line with accounting standards and regulatory mandates.
- Oversee the review of financial statements and disclosures to ensure precision and adherence to established policies and standards.
Complex Accounting Issues:
- Dive deep into complex accounting issues and transactions, offering insightful analysis and recommendations to the finance management team.
- Evaluate the accounting implications of proposed business transactions, acquisitions, or changes in accounting policies to ensure strategic alignment.
Subject Matter Expertise:
- Be the go-to expert on accounting policies and standards, communicating effectively with the finance team and external auditors.
- Drive learning by providing training and education to both finance and non-finance personnel on accounting policies, standards, and related matters.
Audit and Compliance:
- Collaborate closely with audit activities concerning accounting policies, financial reporting, and compliance to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Innovate accounting processes, controls, and systems to boost efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Continuous Improvement:
- Keep your finger on the pulse of accounting standards, regulatory developments, and industry trends to propel continuous improvement in accounting policies and practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
Experience:
- Significant experience with US GAAP and its application in financial reporting and transactions.
- Background in a publicly traded company or public accounting firm is highly desirable.
Certification:
- Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) is required.
Skills:
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex processes and identify policy/control deficiencies.
- Proficiency with Office applications and strong computer skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent task prioritization and organizational skills.
- Approachability and robust interpersonal skills across all levels of staff and management.
- Capacity to collaborate and train across multiple organizational levels.
- Ability to work seamlessly within a wider operational team and actively contribute to management discussions.
Benefits:
- Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid working model.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
If you are a driven and seasoned Senior Accountant with an unwavering commitment to US GAAP excellence, we invite you to apply. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in elevating our financial reporting and compliance standards.
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