Senior Accounting Manager

Factor; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee global accounting operations. The role involves managing financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and audits across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and be a qualified accountant with over 6 years of experience and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. This position offers competitive salary, health insurance, and a supportive work environment in Northern Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

38 days holidays

Enhanced maternity leave pay – 18 weeks

Enhanced paternity leave pay – 4 weeks

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accounting.
• Experience managing statutory audits and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across entities in the U.S., U.K., and Poland.
• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Own the company’s cash flow forecasting process.

Skills

U.S. GAAP expertise

Managerial experience

Advanced Excel skills

Financial forecasting

Cash flow management

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

With a legacy as a pioneer in the ALSP market, Factor has identified the need for another innovation in the legal services market: Integrated LawTM.

Factor is the market leader in Integrated LawTM, combining the expertise of Traditional Law, the efficiency of New Law, and the close business integration of In‑house legal to deliver complex legal work at scale.

Factor works alongside corporate legal departments to solve for the ever‑increasing demands and complexity of transactional legal work like contracting. We deliver better performance, better business and legal outcomes, and a better contracting experience.

Our clients span Fortune 500 companies including global banks, major pharmaceutical companies and large technology firms.

Factor is committed to building the best culture in legal. We believe that the more diverse our team becomes — in backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives — the higher our creative potential as a company. We are dedicated to growing a diverse, inclusive company where individuals of all backgrounds thrive.

We are comprised of more than 300 lawyers, legal specialists, technologists, and process consultants across Europe and North America – Join us!

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee our global accounting operations, lead a small team, and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions. This individual will play a critical role in managing the company’s consolidated financials, statutory audits, and overall cash management and forecasting process.

The ideal candidate will bring deep accounting expertise under U.S. GAAP, experience in multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments, and strong financial planning acumen. The role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance operational detail with strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations across entities in the U.S., U.K., and Poland.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables.
• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across all entities and systems.
• Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations, and oversee month‑end consolidation.
• Provide regular financial reporting and commentary for the CFO and executive team.

Cash Management & Forecasting

• Own the company’s cash flow forecasting process, ensuring visibility into short‑and‑long‑term liquidity needs.
• Monitor global cash balances and manage intercompany cash flows and settlements.
• Partner with leadership to optimize working capital, banking structures, and treasury processes.
• Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and cash management dashboards.
• Identify and anticipate funding needs and support decision‑making with accurate projections.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead annual statutory audits for the U.K. and Poland and coordinate the consolidated U.S. audit process.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting, tax, and statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize accounting policies across regions.

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 3–4 accounting professionals.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient accounting operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Leverage Sage Intacct for financial reporting, consolidation, and process automation.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting and reporting workflows.
• Maintain clear documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Qualifications & Experience

• Required:
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accounting.
• Experience managing statutory audits and working with external auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct (or similar ERP system).
• Demonstrated ability to manage cash flow and forecasting in a multi‑entity environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a professional services, technology, or SaaS environment.
• Exposure to multi‑currency operations and international accounting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Factor

• Competitive salary
• Benefit package including private health insurance and private dental insurance
• Pension contribution
• 38 days holidays
• Enhanced maternity leave pay – 18 weeks
• Enhanced paternity leave pay – 4 weeks
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a fast‑growing, innovative ALSP business.
• International exposure and collaboration across the U.S., U.K., and Poland.
• Inclusive and nurturing work environment, where everyone's contributions are valued;

As a member of an ISO Compliant center, the candidate will be required to follow the policies and procedures on Information Security Management System in place at the Center of Excellence and globally at Factor. As a member of the Factor team, the applicant will have access to various company and client assets and will be required to maintain the level of security as identified for each asset.

Factor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more, visit: factor.law