Finance Accounting Lead

Position: The Adecco Group-Finance Accounting Lead

The Adecco Group – Finance Accounting Lead

Job NA06052
Primary Location Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Business Unit The Adecco Group
Department Finance
Work Mode Hybrid

About the role

The Finance Accounting Lead serves as an experienced accounting partner to business unit FP&A teams, providing comprehensive financial insights and leading analytical initiatives across multiple business units. This role combines deep business unit expertise with process leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior staff while driving process improvements and stakeholder relationships.

What you’ll be doing Advanced Business Partnership & Analysis

• Serve as accounting partner for multiple business units, including the most complex or strategic units within the portfolio
• Lead comprehensive variance analysis and financial insights across business units, identifying cross-business unit trends and optimization opportunities
• Perform complex financial investigations and business performance analysis, providing detailed commentary and recommendations
• Facilitate business unit financial reviews and support strategic planning processes
• Drive standardization of analytical approaches and reporting across assigned business units

Process Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-business unit process improvement initiatives and analytical projects
• Drive standardization of Finance Accounting procedures and best practices across the team
• Lead automation and efficiency projects, coordinating with technology and offshore teams
• Establish standards and procedures for business unit financial analysis and reporting
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and mentor team members on advanced analytical techniques

Advanced Financial Reporting & Quality Standards

• Ensure financial statement integrity for assigned business units, including complex or high-risk areas
• Provide oversight and guidance to Senior team members on complex analytical and reporting matters
• Lead consolidation and HQ reporting processes for assigned areas
• Drive quality assurance processes and provide technical guidance on accounting matters
• Support the development of Finance Accounting team capabilities and knowledge sharing

Senior Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business unit leadership and key stakeholders across multiple units
• Lead audit processes for assigned business units, coordinating with auditors and managing technical discussions
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives requiring advanced financial analysis
• Collaborate with Senior Manager on team development and process improvement initiatives

About you Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required, MBA preferred
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with demonstrated analytical and process leadership capabilities
• Multi-business unit experience required with proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Professional services or staffing industry experience strongly preferred

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and complex financial reporting
• Advanced ERP and EPM system expertise with process automation experience
• Proven track record of leading teams and developing talent
• Experience with process improvement and change management

Core Competencies

• Advanced Analysis
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to lead complex projects and drive process improvements
• Process Leadership
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  Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members across multiple business units
• Business Partnership
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  Excellent ability to build relationships and serve as trusted advisor to stakeholders
• Technical Expertise
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  Advanced knowledge with ability to provide guidance on complex accounting and analytical matters
• Project Management
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  Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving process improvements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Strong analytical and organizational skills required
• Capable of handling multiple tasks, problem resolution, and prioritization
• High energy & results-driven, solution-oriented attitude
• Problem-solver by seeking collaboration and teamwork
• Impeccable accuracy and…