Global Accounting Policy Executive — M&A & Strategy

Confidential Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers in Seattle, WA, is conducting a confidential search for an accomplished accounting executive to join a Fortune 100 global organization. This senior role provides accounting policy and technical leadership for a multi-billion-dollar revenue business with a global footprint.

The ideal candidate will lead a large accounting team of 20+ professionals, collaborate with executive leadership, and drive strategic transactions including M&A, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial

Qualifications

• Significant progressive accounting and finance leadership in a large, complex, publicly traded organization.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting."
• Experience evaluating complex transactions, contracts, and accounting conclusions.
• Exposure to M&A, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong executive communication skills translating technical accounting to business guidance.
• Experience leading and developing sizable accounting teams.
• Public accounting experience and CPA credential is preferred.

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 on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Controllers, Legal, Tax, and other executives.
• Provide accounting leadership for M&A activity, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Evaluate complex contracts and business arrangements for U.S. GAAP treatment.
• Develop, interpret, and implement accounting policies across a complex operating environment.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and external reporting requirements.
• Support significant business initiatives and provide accounting guidance for new transactions and business models.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen accounting governance and controls.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

CPA

Public accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Confidential Careers in Seattle, WA, is conducting a confidential search for an accomplished accounting executive to join a Fortune 100 global organization. This senior role provides accounting policy and technical leadership for a multi-billion-dollar revenue business with a global footprint.

The ideal candidate will lead a large accounting team of 20+ professionals, collaborate with executive leadership, and drive strategic transactions including M&A, ensuring GAAP-compliant financial