Director, Accounting Standards

* Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting matters related to restructuring programs and the monitoring of spend related to integration activities and acquisition-related expenses.
* Lead the application of accounting principles applying deep technical accounting knowledge and business acumen to support restructuring activities.
* Monitor restructuring programs and integration activities in partnership with business, Finance, and project teams to identify accounting implications and ensure timely recognition, measurement, and disclosure.
* Provide guidance to, and collaborate with, the various disciplines around the Company, including the CFO, Controller, Tax, Treasury, Divisional Finance, Consolidations, Internal Audit, Local Country Finance, etc. around the interpretation and application of the restructuring accounting framework.
* Partner with Business Development Accounting Standards to monitor and track integration plans and assist in forecasting integration/acquisition related spending for purposes of external reporting
* Develop, update, and maintain accounting policies and guidance related to restructuring, integration, and acquisition costs, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and regulatory expectations.
* Prepare and/or review technical accounting memos, documentation, and position papers on complex restructuring and integration transactions for internal and external audit purposes.
* Prepare and/or review footnote disclosures included within the form 10-K and 10-Q, quarterly (or more frequent) presentations to the Global Controller and Audit Committee, as necessary, and various other forms of communication with respect to restructuring.
* Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing evidence and explanations to support accounting conclusions and reconciliations.
* Identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting and reporting processes for restructuring and integration, and drive implementation of best practices and best in class internal controls.
* Maintain compliance with established Finance policies and procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (S404) requirements.
* Partner with Investor Relations and Corporate Reporting teams to ensure clear, transparent, and compliant disclosures related to restructuring programs and integration/acquisition activity in financial statements and management reports.
* Develop data monitoring dashboards for use in the tracking of restructuring and integration/acquisition related costs.
* A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in an accounting related role, internal audit or Big 4 public accounting
* Strong technical accounting, analytical and computer skills
* Ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality results for specific deadlines
* Ability to work well independently, as well as a team player, and manage large projects
* Ability to collaborate across multiple business units and communicate clearly and concisely the various accounting requirements
* Ability to articulate accounting judgments to finance leadership
* Proficiency in Excel
* Solid leadership and managerial skills
* CPA
* * Los Angeles Residents Only:
** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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