Global Accounting Lead: Close, Controls & JV Expert

True North Consultants; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants in Louisville, KY seeks a senior finance leader to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for global entities, investments, and joint ventures. You will ensure US GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and serve as audit lead working with external and internal auditors.

You will drive process optimization, standardize global accounting practices, partner with IT on system enhancements, and develop accounting staff through coaching and performance feedback,

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close for assigned global entities, investments and joint ventures.
• Ensure integrity of financial statements through analytical review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and global project accounting activities.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify process risks and proactively remediate control gaps.
• Serve as audit lead for assigned areas with external and internal auditors.
• Standardize accounting processes globally and drive automation initiatives.
• Improve close cycle efficiency, reporting quality, and data transparency.
• Partner with IT and finance transformation teams on system enhancements.
• Collaborate cross functionally and with regional finance leaders.
• Support complex accounting topics including investments, joint ventures, and intercompany structures.
• Provide accounting guidance for business initiatives, integration of acquisitions and strategic transactions.
• Manage and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance feedback, and development planning.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team culture aligned with leadership principles.
• Champion continuous improvement mindset and accountability across the team.

Job description

True North Consultants in Louisville, KY seeks a senior finance leader to oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for global entities, investments, and joint ventures. You will ensure US GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and serve as audit lead working with external and internal auditors.

You will drive process optimization, standardize global accounting practices, partner with IT on system enhancements, and develop accounting staff through coaching and performance feedback,