Chief Accounting Officer

A great UHY client is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer
. The ideal candidate will have extensive global accounting leadership experience, deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, and a strong background in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.

The Chief Accounting Officer role is a onsite position. This is a client direct hire position.

• Oversee global accounting operations, including consolidated financial close, general ledger, and accounting activities across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Lead the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as earnings releases and proxy financial disclosures.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and applicable international statutory and local accounting requirements.
• Establish and maintain global accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead technical accounting for complex matters, including revenue recognition, inventory and standard costing, impairments, restructurings, and divestitures.
• Oversee accounting activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, and facility consolidations, including due diligence, integration, and exit activities.
• Own the internal control over financial reporting framework, including SOX compliance, disclosure controls, and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Partner with Internal Audit and international operations to strengthen global accounting processes, internal controls, and statutory compliance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the Audit Committee and external auditors, proactively addressing significant accounting and reporting matters.
• Manage annual financial statement audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and accounting issues.
• Improve the effectiveness and scalability of global shared services and accounting centers of excellence.
• Partner with IT and finance leadership on ERP implementations, consolidation systems, and financial close automation initiatives.
• Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global accounting organization.
• Establish succession plans and develop future leaders across corporate and regional accounting teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership as a Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller, or VP of Accounting within a publicly traded organization.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC financial reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Experience leading global accounting operations across multiple countries, including shared service centers and third-party accounting providers.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with an Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Experience in a complex, multinational manufacturing organization is strongly preferred; automotive or industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and international statutory reporting requirements preferred.
  
  Experience with restructuring, divestitures, facility consolidations, and ERP or financial consolidation system implementations preferred.
• Familiarity with systems such as SAP, Oracle, One Stream, or HFM is a plus.
• MBA or master's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with Board members, Audit Committees, investors, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive accounting matters.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic priorities and technical accounting expertise.
• Proven change management skills and the ability to lead teams through organizational and operational transformation.
• Ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with teams across cultures, time zones, and languages.

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