Global Intercompany Accounting Lead: Strategy & Controls

Xplora Search Group; Berwyn (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO 23 days per year

9 paid holidays

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Xplora Search Group in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking a Senior Accounting Lead to join its Global Intercompany Accounting function. This senior role serves as a subject matter expert across complex intercompany activities, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.

The successful candidate will lead cross‑functional collaboration with Accounting, Tax, Technology, Legal, and Operations; review work of others; and drive

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• Strong corporate accounting and financial reporting foundation.
• Experience working within a complex accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial close, reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience reviewing accounting work and/or providing technical guidance to others.
• Strong understanding of accounting and control risks.
• Experience interacting with internal and/or external auditors.
• Ability to research, analyze, and communicate complex accounting matters.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and serve as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex intercompany accounting activities across a global organization.
• Manage accounting methodologies, models, and governance processes.
• Lead annual cost center and model recertification activities.
• Review and approve accounting work performed by team members.
• Provide accounting expertise and leadership during the financial close.
• Ensure accounting activity complies with applicable accounting standards, reporting requirements, and company policies.
• Design and implement internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Identify accounting and control risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Lead process changes that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors.
• Research, analyze, and communicate complex accounting matters.
• Maintain reporting dashboards and provide management insights into intercompany activity.
• Identify and advance automation and technology opportunities.
• Standardize and improve accounting processes and workflows.
• Partner with stakeholders across Accounting, Tax, Technology, Legal, Reporting, and Operations.
• Develop and deliver training to accounting staff and management; Participate in special projects and broader finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Automation & systems

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditor liaison

Governance & policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Xplora Search Group in the Greater Philadelphia area is seeking a Senior Accounting Lead to join its Global Intercompany Accounting function. This senior role serves as a subject matter expert across complex intercompany activities, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.

The successful candidate will lead cross‑functional collaboration with Accounting, Tax, Technology, Legal, and Operations; review work of others; and drive