Global Accounting Policy Leader for M&A & GAAP

Confidential Careers

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 320,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a senior accounting executive to lead policy and technical accounting for a multi-billion-dollar revenue business within a Fortune 100 global organization. The role offers executive exposure and accountability for a large accounting team.

The ideal candidate will bring deep US GAAP expertise, CPA credentials, and proven experience in M&A, divestitures, JVs, and strategic transactions, plus the ability to translate complex accounting matters into actionable business

Qualifications

Senior leadership experience 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.

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.
Support significant business initiatives and provide accounting guidance as new transactions and business models develop.