Black Box - Finance Manager - CA/CPA/ICWA (8-12 yrs)

Purpose of the Job:

- Setting up and maintaining accounting records.

- Overseeing GL team that is responsible for preparing and booking journal entries and account reconciliations that are accurate and compliant with company policies and applicable accounting principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Directs and manages general accounting and control functions.

- Develops appropriate accounting and control procedures and directs their implementation.

- Administers general accounting, internal reporting, and coordinate external audit activities.

- Responsible for directing and/or participating in activities and output of all Business Unit finance and accounting teams including general ledger, treasury, cost accounting, expenditures, banking, investments, audits, contracts, and tax compliance.

- Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, budgets, analyses, and reports; ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations, ICFR, US Generally Accepted Accounting (GAAP) principles and internal accounting policies.

- Manage the local country specific standalone books under local accounting principles.

- Serve as a liaison with internal/external auditors for GAAP Financial Statements at business level and consolidated level and in multi country environment.

- Acts as primary contact with the independent auditors on accounting matters during regular and special audits and assists accordingly.

- Ensures accurate and timely submission of financial reporting schedules.

- Assures efficient utilization of technology to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting necessary to facilitate management review and control of operations and contribute to timely management decision-making.

- Assists in special projects of a complex nature such as changes in organizational structure, changes in reporting methods, financial model preparation, and necessary filings to the government or other agencies.

- Advises and alerts top management and key managers to variances and trends in financial performance which may require management attention.

- Exercises accounting control to ensure that budgeted expenditures do not exceed amounts authorized.

- Analyzes and interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the Division and makes recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement.

- Establishes and maintains policies and procedures which influence the division's financial position and audits to assure that accounting practices are followed.

- Conducts performance reviews assesses the quality of performance and Team Member headcount is appropriate for the Business given the current and projected situation.

- Evaluate staff performance, identify and plans goals and promotes the growth and development of Team Members within a developing Black Box structure and culture.

Other duties as assigned:

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

- Proven ability to accurately analyze financial data, statements and projections.

- Strong knowledge of computerized financial systems and applications - SAP experience preferred.

- Local geo compliances and local GAAP books of accounts for tax and filing purposes as well as the conversion to US GAAP.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent negotiation and problem resolution skills.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Proven team management skills.

- Energetic and able to work in a fast paced, international environment.

- Exceptional MS Excel skills.

- Working knowledge of VAT/GST/sales tax and Withholding tax workings within various countries.

Education/Experience Requirements:

- Accounting or finance degree CA/CPA/ICWA must.

- Relevant Work Experience: 8-12 years post qualification, preferably in an international environment, managing international teams (remotely).

- Work experience in a significant finance mid management role.

- Experience reporting to a top-level or mid-level business executive.

- Significant finance team management responsibilities preferably at technology or product companies.

- Supervisory Responsibility.

- This position will have 4 to 6 direct reports - multi country locations.