EMEA Accounting Director

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative London-based AI company is on the lookout for an EMEA Accounting Director to spearhead their finance and accounting teams across the region. This pivotal role involves optimizing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration across multiple regions. With a focus on driving process improvements and maintaining audit excellence, the ideal candidate will bring over a decade of accounting experience, including leadership in a multinational environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization committed to growth and excellence in the AI sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close and reporting, driving scalable process improvements.
• Lead external audits and ensure efficient documentation.
• Oversee timely tax and statutory filings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Payroll Management

GAAP Knowledge

Internal Controls

SOX Compliance

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

EMEA Accounting Director - AI - £150,000 to £175,000 + Bonus

Your new company

A London-based AI company is seeking an EMEA Accounting Director to lead the development of their finance and accounting teams across EMEA and globally, with primary responsibility for EMEA accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll.

Your new role

• Optimise Financial Operations: Own monthly close and reporting, driving scalable process improvements.
• Manage Audit Excellence: Lead external audits and filings, ensuring efficient documentation.
• Ensure EMEA Regulatory Compliance: Oversee timely and accurate tax, statutory, and local filings, coordinating with advisors.
• Strengthen Control Environment: Lead creation/maintenance of accounting schedules and reconciliations.
• Foster Global Collaboration: Build strong relationships across EMEA, AMER, and APJ Accounting teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Master's degree in accounting or equivalent. Relevant education and expertise in accounting and tax matters
• 10+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role at a multinational company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (US, French) and IFRS
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX

What you need to do now

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