Director of Accounting
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3 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Imagine being part of a team thats not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America were at the forefront of innovation and excellence blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group we help businesses navigate risk optimize operations and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.
The Director of Accounting reports to the Senior Vice President of Finance and serves as the senior leader overseeing the organizations accounting function financial reporting and internal control environment across multiple entities and business lines. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity accuracy and timeliness of all accounting processes managing a team of accounting professionals with a global footprint and driving operational excellence through strong governance process improvement and automation.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and change management skills capable of guiding a distributed team in a dynamic growth-oriented environment. They lead with accountability develop their team members continually pursue efficiency within their processes and hold themselves and their team to an uncompromising standard of data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function end-to-end: oversee general ledger operations month-end and year-end close reconciliations consolidations intercompany transactions cost allocations accruals and fixed assets.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable accounting standards client agreements and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Serve as the organizations data steward: own the integrity and consistency of financial data from point of entry to downstream reporting and analysis.
- Instill a data-first culture ensuring the accounting function understands how their inputs directly shape the quality of outputs consumed across the business.
- Lead internal and external audit responsibilities: serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors manage the audit process coordinate accounting personnel for audit requests and ensure timely delivery and resolution of findings.
- Drive system and process optimization: implement new or enhance existing processes and accounting activities drive efficiency through automation and partner with Leadership Finance IT and Operations to identify opportunities and deliver streamlined results.
- Oversee onshore and offshore accounting teams: ensuring high-quality output efficient workflows and clear communication across time zones.
- Develop and mentor accounting personnel: manage mentor and develop a diverse team of accounting professionals setting performance goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Own internal controls and accounting policies: implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure integrity of financial reporting.
- Partner with Finance FP&A Operations and Leadership to support budgeting forecasting and performance analysis as well as long term strategic initiatives such as onboarding of new acquisitions system integration process centralization efforts and data strategy.
Skills knowledge & expertise
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
- CPA required (active license or equivalent).
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least 35 years in a management or leadership role (Director Controller etc.).
- Proven experience leading global accounting teams and managing distributed operations.
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP internal controls and financial reporting best practices.
- Demonstrated success improving accounting processes systems and close timelines.
- Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
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Benefits
At Davies North America we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical dental and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Timeoff policies including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for nonexempt employees
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and shortterm and longterm disability coverage
Benefit offerings eligibility and required employer contributions may vary based on role classification and applicable federal state and local laws including those tied to an employees primary work location.
Where required by law the Company provides paid sick leave paid family and parental leave and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills experience qualifications and geographic location which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills experience qualifications and geographic location which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Any background check or review of criminal history if applicable to the role will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws including fairchance hiring requirements.
Massachusetts Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Massachusetts Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
Director
