Accountant - Global Controllership

The Global Controllership Accountant will work on the Reporting and Consolidations team, primarily to support the monthly close and forecasting process for share-based compensation, as well as the preparation of monthly financial statements and deliverables related to Accenture’s SEC filings (10K and 10Q). The role will report to the Equity Accounting Manager and work closely with other teams across Finance, including Strategic Planning & Analysis, Global Tax and Treasury.

This position will also support other areas across Global Controllership as needed, including Sustainability reporting, conduct analyses required for annual audit, assist with other regulatory filings, perform ad-hoc variance analysis, or support technology-led transformation initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

Process monthly share-based compensation expense entries related to:

Restricted Share Units (RSUs)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Avanade share plans

Reconcile share-based compensation entries to the general ledger.

Recommend appropriate accounting treatment for new equity plans.

Calculate basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

Perform monthly non-controlling interest calculation.

Track treasury share purchases against authorized amounts.

Perform cost-basis calculations for shares issued from treasury.

Prepare roll forwards of Statement of Shareholders’ Equity for Accenture and Avanade.

Monthly share-based compensation expense reporting for Global Tax and Compensation Planning and Analysis.

Maintain documentation of compliance with internal controls.

Prepare monthly and ad hoc variance analysis for Global Controllership and other groups.

Prepare annual Irish equity filings.

Prepare equity footnotes and Management Discussion & Analysis in 10K/Q.

Prepare quarterly deliverables for Regulatory Reporting, Strategic Planning & Analysis, external auditors, etc.

Provide assistance to external auditors during quarterly review and annual audit processes.

Prepare annual Employee Share Purchase Plan financial statements and filing.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation (or pursuing CPA)

3+ years of experience in accounting, preferably public accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

US GAAP and accounting knowledge.

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel.

Experience with Word and PowerPoint.

Ability to quickly focus on key facts and identify business issues(s).

Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening).

Strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently but recognize when issues (and provide recommendations) need to be escalated.

Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage commitments as well as prioritize deliverables.

Familiarity with SEC reporting.

Data analytics or application of AI or power automation tools in a finance or accounting environment.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 02/17/2026 and open for at least 5 days.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $70,350 to $154,800

Cleveland $59,100 to $123,800

Colorado $63,800 to $133,700

District of Columbia $68,000 to $142,400

Illinois $59,100 to $133,700

Maryland $63,800 to $133,700

Massachusetts $63,800 to $142,400

Minnesota $63,800 to $133,700

New York $66,300 to $154,800

New Jersey $68,000 to $154,800

Washington $80,200 to $142,400

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