Senior Director, EMEA Accounting

Dataiku; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company leading the AI revolution, where you will oversee accounting and financial reporting across EMEA. This role offers the opportunity to enhance processes and build strong relationships within a global team. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will play a key role in shaping the future of AI. If you are an experienced accounting leader ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly accounting close and financial reporting.
• Manage external audit processes and annual filings.
• Ensure timely tax and statutory filings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Internal Controls

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Accounting

Job description

At Dataiku, we're not just adapting to the AI revolution, we're leading it. Since our beginning in Paris in 2013, we've been pioneering the future of AI with a platform that makes data actionable and accessible. With over 1,000 teammates across 25 countries and backed by a renowned set of investors, we're the architects of Everyday AI, enabling data experts and domain experts to work together to build AI into their daily operations, from advanced analytics to Generative AI.

We are looking for a Senior Director, Accounting to help us build out our finance and accounting teams in EMEA and globally. Primarily responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll accounting for EMEA.

How you'll make an impact:

• Oversee the monthly accounting close and financial reporting cycles; continuously drive to improve processes for scalability and complexity
• Manage the external audit processes and annual filings by gathering and helping prepare all supporting documentation requested
• Oversee the timely filings of all tax, statutory, and associated local filings for each legal entity while coordinating with external providers
• Oversee and assist with the creation and maintenance of accounting schedules, reconciliations, and roll-forwards so the control environment is operating efficiently
• Build excellent working relationships with the rest of the Accounting organisation across EMEA, AMER, and APJ

What you'll need to be successful:

• 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
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and experience dealing with various tax authorities and relevant government agencies in EMEA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English

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What are you waiting for!

At Dataiku, you'll be part of a journey to shape the ever-evolving world of AI. We're not just building a product; we're crafting the future of AI. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth, we can't wait to welcome you to Dataiku! And if you’d like to learn even more about working here, you can visit our Dataiku LinkedIn page .

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