Head of Corporate Accounting Operations
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Job Location:
Malvern, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leads global corporate accounting operations including accounting execution close governance and operational enablement. Partners closely with the Corporate Financial Reporting team which prepares financial statements and disclosures and the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team which prepares management reporting to ensure accurate timely and well-controlled accounting information that supports enterprise reporting decision-making and regulatory requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
- Builds leads and develops a global corporate accounting operations organization including talent strategy performance management and succession planning.
- Owns end-to-end corporate accounting operations including month-end and year-end close execution balance sheet governance reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
- Partners with the Corporate Financial Reporting team to deliver complete and accurate accounting records analyses and schedules to support external reporting and disclosures.
- Partners with FP&A by providing high-quality accounting data operational insights and explanations of key drivers and variances.
- Establishes and maintains a strong internal control environment including SOX-related controls to mitigate financial operational and reputational risk.
- Leads coordination with internal and external auditors ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of issues.
- Drives accounting transformation initiatives including process standardization automation system enhancements and data and analytics capabilities.
- Provides operational accounting insight and risk perspectives to senior leadership and governance forums.
- Develops and executes long-term operational strategies including departmental business planning and expense management.
- Builds strong cross-functional and cross-regional partnerships across Finance Risk Legal Tax Technology and shared services.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of progressive experience in accounting including significant leadership experience in corporate accounting operations or controllership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading large geographically distributed teams and managing global accounting processes.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required; graduate degree preferred.
- CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP internal controls and audit processes. Knowledge of financial services regulatory environments preferred.
- Proven ability to lead technology-enabled transformation.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Director
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