Senior Director, Global Accounting
Location: Greater Boston (MetroWest)
Reports To: Vice President, Global Controller
Compensation: $199,000 – $330,000 (Dependent upon experience) + executive benefits
Travel: Up to 25% (domestic and international)
A global life sciences and analytical instruments company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Accounting to lead the accounting and financial reporting integration of a recently completed acquisition. This highly visible role will play a critical part in ensuring a seamless close integration, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and driving alignment across global regions, business units, and shared services.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the global accounting and financial reporting integration of a large, complex acquisition
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Defining and executing an end-to-end accounting integration roadmap, including close processes, reporting structures, controls, and policies
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Partnering with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to support Day 1 readiness, purchase accounting, and post-close transformation initiatives
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Overseeing the onboarding of acquired entities into ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP)
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Harmonizing charts of accounts, accounting policies, and financial processes across legacy and acquired businesses
Financial Close & External Reporting
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Serving as the primary accounting and reporting point of contact under Transition Services Agreements (TSA)
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Directing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation
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Ensuring ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable global accounting standards
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Leading preparation and review of acquisition-related disclosures for external reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)
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Collaborating with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidated financial statements
Governance, Controls & Process Improvement
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Partnering with Internal Controls leadership to design and implement SOX-compliant control frameworks for newly integrated entities
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Supporting internal and external audit activities related to acquisition and integration efforts
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or Chartered Accountant required
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12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and corporate controllership roles
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Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or people management capacity
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Extensive experience with large-scale acquisitions and post-merger integrations in a global public company environment
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Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, including purchase accounting (ASC 805) and consolidation
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Strong ERP and financial reporting systems experience (SAP preferred)
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives in complex environments
For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Ellie Boyd at [email protected].
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