EMEA SOX Finance Director

DRAX Altus; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading consumer business based in Milan is looking for a Technical SOX Finance Leader. This role involves leading the harmonization of accounting policies and implementing SOX controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in SOX implementations. This position offers autonomy and a progressive career path in a market-leading brand.

Competenze

• Experience in implementing SOX and key technical accounting policies.
• Audit background preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.

Mansioni

• Lead the harmonization of accounting policies across the region.
• Ensure adoption of accounting policies aligned with global standards.
• Oversee the implementation of a tool to document internal controls.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Collaborative approach

Service-driven mentality

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)

Descrizione del lavoro

THE SEARCH : Altus Partners have been retained by a market leading Consumer business in Milan to secure a proven Technical SOX Finance Leader who has excelled within an international large cap environment, reporting directly into the Regional CFO.

This is a key strategic hire, working in close collaboration with local EMEA Accounting Leaders to roll out and implement key internal SOX processes, controls, and key accounting policies.

You will also work closely with key stakeholders within the company’s global HQ in the US.

The EMEA business of this global brand has revenues of circa €1bn with positive EBITDA. This position will be based at the company's HQ in Central Milan.

THE ROLE : This opportunity offers a broad and interesting mandate, where you will have full responsibility to implement key SOX and related accounting policies, working closely with both Regional and Global Senior Leadership.

This role provides autonomy and empowerment to deliver results, with a truly progressive career path within this market-leading brand.

You will be a visible on-site leader within the Milan HQ, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office.

You should be a strong communicator with a collaborative and service-driven approach.

Key responsibilities : Lead the harmonization of accounting policies across the region in accordance with the Group Accounting Manual. Ensure adoption of accounting policies across the group aligned with global standards. Assist with implementing new accounting standards. Review local vs. US GAAP differences and resolve discrepancies. Lead the development of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls, including segregation of duties. Oversee the implementation of a tool to document internal controls effectively.

THE REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent). Chartered Accountant (or equivalent). Audit background preferred. Experience in implementing SOX and key technical accounting policies.