Control & Reporting Global Derivatives Director

Abacus Group, LLC; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global snack and beverage company in Purchase, NY is seeking a Control & Reporting Global Derivatives Director. The role involves providing technical accounting guidance on complex financial instruments, monitoring regulatory developments, and driving efficiency in reporting processes. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, with extensive knowledge of ASC 815 and preferably public accounting experience. This position offers an opportunity to lead financial oversight in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting and risk management.
• Extensive experience with ASC 815 related to derivatives and hedging.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-wide technical accounting guidance on financial instruments.
• Monitor accounting guidance and regulatory developments affecting financial instruments.
• Develop a centralized center of excellence for financial risk management.

Skills

Technical accounting guidance

Financial instruments oversight

Internal controls management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Our client is a global snack and beverage company. They seek a Control & Reporting Global Derivatives Director to join their Purchase, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise‑wide technical accounting guidance on complex financial instruments, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance and regulatory developments; assess impacts and coordinate positions with external auditors and advisors
• Lead and develop a centralized center of excellence supporting accounting, reporting, and governance over financial risk management activities
• Drive automation, standardization, and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of reporting processes
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statement disclosures related to financial instruments, financing arrangements, and risk management activities for quarterly and annual filings
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial instruments, including documentation, testing, and remediation of control activities
• Provide accounting oversight and transaction support for complex financing activities, including new issuances, modifications, and restructurings
• Review and enhance executive and board‑level reporting materials related to treasury activities, market risk exposure, and financial instrument strategies
• Partner cross‑functionally with treasury, tax, legal, FP&A, and regional finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and risk management strategies

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Extensive ASC 815 (derivatives & hedging) experience
• Public accounting experience is preferred