APAC Finance Director - GAAP & Close Excellence

V15P1Talonnn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pega seeks a seasoned financial leader to oversee APAC close processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage budgeting and reporting in a large, matrixed organization. The role focuses on driving high-quality financial controls and timely disclosures across global stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has Chartered Accountant qualifications with extensive experience in technology finance, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial results.

Qualifications

• CA (Chartered Accountant) with strong experience in working within the technology industry
• 15+ years’ experience across finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including U.S. and India Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Small and large project/program orientation
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the APAC financial closing process - cross-functional coordination to ensure that all required financial data is properly captured, reconciled, documented, and disclosed
• Ensure APAC financial data is in compliance with GAAP
• Ensure monthly close deadlines for US SEC reporting purposes are met
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures including process documentation and control matrices
• Review and approve APAC accounting transactions; oversee APAC general ledger, sub-ledgers and fiscal records
• Manage the fixed asset systems
• Manage APAC operating cash, the weekly bank reconciliation, and reporting
• Direct and coordinate financial planning and budget management functions
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Oversee daily operations of the finance and accounting department

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Accounting software

GAAP compliance

Job description

Pega seeks a seasoned financial leader to oversee APAC close processes, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage budgeting and reporting in a large, matrixed organization. The role focuses on driving high-quality financial controls and timely disclosures across global stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has Chartered Accountant qualifications with extensive experience in technology finance, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial results.