Lead Accountant

ASSA ABLOY; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits & annual leave

Inclusive culture

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HID Global, a leader in identity technology, seeks a Lead Accountant in Austin, TX to drive complex accounting activities within the Global Accounting and Finance Shared Services team. You’ll ensure accurate reconciliations, month-end close, variance analysis, and IFRS compliance while supporting audits and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring a CPA or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and experience with Oracle/OneStream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance with required experience.
• IFRS knowledge including IFRS15 and IFRS16.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support complex accounting activities within Global Accounting and Finance Shared Services.
• Maintain account reconciliations and assist month-end close processes.
• Analyze variances and ensure policy compliance and accurate reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to requests with documentation.
• Research accounting issues and propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Independent ownership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

OneStream

Cubeware

Excel

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Lead Accountant!! Location: Austin, TX Job ID: 52322

The Lead Accountant is responsible for supporting complex accounting activities within the Global Accounting and Finance Shared Services team. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of account reconciliations, financial transactions, variance analyses, and month-end close activities. The position applies accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standards to evaluate financial activity, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions. The Lead Accountant also supports audit preparation, general accounting, and the retrieval and analysis of financial information across multiple systems. Through independent ownership and collaboration with team members, this role helps strengthen financial controls, improve accounting processes, and support timely and accurate financial reporting.

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

As our Lead Accountant, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Preparing and maintaining assigned account reconciliations in accordance with established policies, escalating significant issues, and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Reviewing contracts, orders, vouchers, and other transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Performing root-cause analyses of month-over-month and year-over-year variances, identifying the drivers of unusual changes, and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
• Accurately completing assigned activities within the two-day month-end close process and supporting the reconciliation review process.
• Applying relevant accounting standards, including IFRS15 and IFRS16, when evaluating transactions and determining their financial impact.
• Preparing audit schedules and responding to accounting and audit-related requests by providing accurate documentation and analysis.
• Supporting accounting activities and collaborating with team members to address accounting issues as they arise.
• Driving the completion of special projects with minimal direction, maintaining ownership of multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Leading research into accounting issues and recommending practical solutions based on financial data, policies, and applicable accounting standards.
• Supporting the retrieval and analysis of current and historical financial data using Oracle, OneStream, Cubeware, Excel, and other applicable tools.

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, including IFRS15 and IFRS16.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply accounting and financial policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate transactions and understand their financial impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Oracle, OneStream, or comparable financial systems.
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of multiple concurrent priorities while meeting established deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to investigate complex issues and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent professional accounting certification is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country. HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.