Director of International Accounting - London, United Kingdom - Quorum Business Solutions

Description

Director of International Accounting

Location:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada or London, England, UK

Model of Work:
Hybrid

Are you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.

Quorum Software is the world's largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy.

From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum's proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth.

Our industry-leading solutions are transforming energy companies across the entire value chain, helping visionary leaders evolve their organizations into modern energy companies.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of accounting and financial reports for legacy Aucerna and EC/DW operations in Canada, USA, Argentina, Colombia, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Czech, Finland, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand
• Oversee the accounting processes including monthly reporting, annual budget support, governmental reporting, and annual consolidated & statutory audits
• Develop and implement global accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external business partners as needed for shared and/or outsourced or shared accounting functions.
• Direct and manage a reliable international cash forecast (inflows and timely deployment of cash in regions to meet operating needs)
• Manage along with responsible team members and local resources the full cycle accounting of the various jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure a smooth audit process.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, including analysis of financial results and identification of areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Be an advisor from an accounting and finance perspective for the local operations
• Identify, facilitate and/or escalate for resolution any jurisdiction specific accounting and operational issues
• Improve, refine, and implement policies, procedures and systems to improve and align with overall operations of the organization
• Plan, manage, direct, and implement acquisitions (integration of accounting and finance processes of the acquired operations)
• Build and manage multiple jurisdiction teams to align and work collectively to support accounting functions and organizational objectives
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives and provide financial insights and analysis.
• Mid and longrange strategic planning for the group with local team and head office management.
• Attract, retain and develop a global accounting team

- and approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, including performance management, training, and professional development
• And other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent certification required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a management role overseeing a global accounting function.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of accounting professionals in a fastpaced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex accounting and financial issues.
• Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a multinational corporation and public accounting firm.

Additional Details

About Quorum Software

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We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work.

With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their wo