Senior Accounting Lead

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

**Position is open for candidates currently residing in the Greater Philadelphia area only**

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tuesday–Thursday)

Position Overview

Our client is a large, globally recognized organization seeking a Senior Accounting Lead to join its Global Intercompany Accounting function. This role will serve as a senior subject matter expert across complex intercompany accounting activities, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, automation, and finance transformation.

The position offers significant cross-functional exposure across Accounting, Tax, Technology, Legal, Financial Reporting, and Business Operations. This is a senior-level opportunity for an accounting professional who can operate independently, provide technical guidance, review the work of others, and help drive improvements across a complex global accounting environment.

Transfer pricing experience is not required.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Exposure to a complex, global accounting environment
• Significant cross-functional visibility
• Opportunity to work across Accounting, Tax, Technology, Legal, and Operations
• Exposure to automation, systems, and finance transformation
• Strong professional development and internal mobility opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• 23 PTO days per year, prorated based on hire date
• 9 paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment

Key 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 managementParticipate in special projects and broader finance transformation initiatives

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
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting/reporting depth, experience in complex organizations, internal controls expertise, audit interaction, and the ability to lead and influence without necessarily managing a large team.