Global Accounting Director

Horizons; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons is seeking a Global Accounting Director to oversee the migration from Xero to NetSuite and manage global financial operations. This role requires extensive experience in Employer of Record services and deep knowledge of international accounting standards. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability of financial systems in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Benefits

Remote-First environment

Growth opportunities

Asynchronous working environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting and system migrations.
• Strong background in EOR or fintech preferred.
• Expertise in global financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from Xero to NetSuite.
• Manage global financial operations and ensure compliance.
• Streamline financial processes for scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

CPA certification

Job description

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Global Accounting Director

About Horizons:

At Horizons, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Position Overview:

Horizons is seeking a highly skilled Global Accounting Director to lead the transition from Xero to NetSuite and manage global financial operations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Employer of Record (EOR) or fintech services and a deep understanding of intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, global financial statement consolidation, and system migrations. This role will require close collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly IT and finance to ensure a smooth and successful NetSuite integration, while maintaining compliance with international accounting standards. In addition to technical and financial expertise, the successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining processes and enhancing the scalability of our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

NetSuite Implementation & Migration:

• Lead the transition from Xero to NetSuite, overseeing the seamless migration of financial data, systems, and business processes.
• Oversee the full implementation process, including Chart of Accounts (COA) refinement, data point customization, and system configurations to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure successful integration of NetSuite with other financial systems and operational tools.
• Recommend and implement improvements to streamline financial operations, leveraging best practices and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system enhancements to ensure the scalability, flexibility, and long-term success of financial systems.
• Provide expert guidance on accounting processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations across multiple global entities.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of global financial statements, ensuring they meet international accounting standards and comply with local regulations.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across all platforms, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to financial compliance.
• Standardize and implement financial policies, processes, procedures, and controls across multiple regions to ensure alignment with global best practices.
• Ensure uniformity in financial reporting and adherence to internal control standards across all jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading NetSuite implementation or migration projects, ideally from Xero to NetSuite.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and managing system migrations.
• Strong background in Employer of Record (EOR) services or the fintech industry is highly preferred.
• Expertise in global financial operations, including managing intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and global financial statement consolidation.
• CPA certification is highly preferred, with deep knowledge of international accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to establish, standardize, and enforce financial policies, processes, and controls across a global organization.

About YOU:

You’re a doer. You take pride in being self-sufficient and productive. You’re a conversationalist and a people person, and you thrive in the startup space. Speed, execution, and proactive problem solving come naturally to you. Lastly, you’re inspired by what we do and why we do it.

What it's like working at Horizons

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

• An asynchronous working environment
• A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
• The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
• Growth opportunities within the company
• We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, Financial Services, and Software Development

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