Global Accounting Director - Milan

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l.; Milano; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Italia S.r.l. is seeking a Global Accounting Director to lead accounting operations across multiple international jurisdictions.

The role focuses on standardising practices, building a high-performing global team and partnering with senior leaders to enable growth. The successful candidate will own month-, quarter-, and year-end close, ensure accurate reporting, maintain balance sheet integrity, and coordinate audits across jurisdictions, in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or CPA.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience within multinational organisations.
• Proven leadership experience managing international accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and multi-country accounting environments.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits and financial controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee accounting operations across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Drive consistency, standardisation and practices across the Group's accounting activities.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing global accounting team.
• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, intercompany accounting and statutory reporting.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting obligations across all jurisdictions.
• Partner with the CFO and regional finance teams to support growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Master's degree

Tools

Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Very interesting job opportunity as a Global Accounting Director

Leading player in the distribution industry

Azienda

Our Client is a leading company operating in the distribution sector.

Offerta

Global Accounting Leadership

• Lead and oversee accounting operations across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Drive consistency, standardisation and practices across the Group's accounting activities.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing global accounting team.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate, timely and consistent financial reporting across all entities.
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, intercompany accounting and statutory reporting requirements.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Maintain a strong accounting control environment across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements and internal policies.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting obligations across all jurisdictions.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Coordinate local cash flow planning and liquidity forecasting processes.
• Support Group cash management through accurate reporting and strong balance sheet discipline.

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with the CFO, regional finance teams and business leaders to support growth and operational excellence.
• Provide accounting expertise, insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Competenze ed esperienza

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with proven leadership experience in complex multinational environments.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience within multinational organisations.
• Proven leadership experience managing international accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and multi-country accounting environments.
• Experience managing statutory reporting, audits and financial controls across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth international environment.

Preferred

• Big Four background.
• Experience within consumer goods or international branded businesses.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.

If you are looking for an opportunity to shape and lead a global accounting function within a dynamic and ambitious international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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