Global Accounting Policy Executive - M&A & GAAP Leader

Confidential Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an accomplished accounting executive to lead accounting policy and technical accounting for a multi-billion-dollar revenue business within a Fortune 100 global organization. You will oversee a large accounting team and partner with senior executives on complex financial matters.

The ideal candidate brings extensive US GAAP knowledge, strong leadership in a publicly traded company, and a track record in strategic transactions including M&A, divestitures, and

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting and finance leadership in a large, complex organization.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting.
• Experience evaluating complex transactions, contracts, and accounting conclusions.
• Exposure to M&A, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting policy and technical accounting activities for a global business unit.
• Provide leadership and oversight across a large accounting organization, including developing senior-level talent.
• Advise senior executives and business leaders on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Controllers, Legal, Tax, and other executive stakeholders.
• Provide accounting leadership for M&A activity, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other complex transactions.
• Evaluate complex contracts and business arrangements and determine appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Develop, interpret, and implement accounting policies across a complex operating environment.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with corporate accounting policies and external reporting requirements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Technical accounting

US GAAP expertise

M&A experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Public company experience

CPA

Education

CPA

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking an accomplished accounting executive to lead accounting policy and technical accounting for a multi-billion-dollar revenue business within a Fortune 100 global organization. You will oversee a large accounting team and partner with senior executives on complex financial matters.

The ideal candidate brings extensive US GAAP knowledge, strong leadership in a publicly traded company, and a track record in strategic transactions including M&A, divestitures, and