Director, Us Financial Reporting - London, United Kingdom - KPMG-UnitedKingdom

KPMG-UnitedKingdom

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London, United Kingdom

6 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

We are seeking additional leaders to continue to extend the depth and breadth of accounting-based services, in the areas listed above and beyond.

Role and Responsibilities:

Leadership of the AAS US Reporting team based in the UK.
Operational accountability and responsibility for the delivery of accounting advisory engagements. Demonstrates a strong tone and culture supporting

quality through communication, consultations, engagement support and commitment to maintain objectivity, professional scepticism, ethics and integrity.

This includes leading KPMG engagements with clients and AAS input into larger, multi-disciplinary teams.

Providing accounting and reporting advice including preparation of reports and presentations to clients relating to SEC reporting, IFRS, US GAAP and

UK GAAP (FRS101/FRS 102/UK Companies Act This may include:

Advising on a client's SEC financial reporting requirements in connection with a US IPO or M&A, for example, preparation of Article 11 pro forma

financial information, determination of financial statement requirements for recently acquired or disposed businesses and drafting of MD&A.

Support with the preparation of historical financial information for regulatory filings in accordance with relevant accounting framework(s), including
Delivery of US GAAP conversion engagements.
Analysis of GAAP / accounting policy differences between a buyer and a target as part of due diligence engagements.
Assessing the impact of more recently adopted accounting standards (e.g. ASC 606 and ASC 842).
Supporting transaction teams with ASC 805 analysis and model reviews with relevant accounting frameworks.
Providing accounting support to identify implications of business reorganisation plans.
Assessing the accounting impact of any change in the operation of an organisation.
Ad hoc accounting support including development and delivery of training and reports based on relevant client needs.
Ownership and delivery of quality, efficient and profitable engagements.
Lead and be accountable for driving business development effort in a sector/AAS service line.
Build and maintain excellent relationship with senior client staff.
Build and maintain excellent relationship with other departments with whom AAS works closely e.g., tax, deal advisory.
Development and delivery of accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams.
Deliver compelling engagement proposals which result in winning engagements.
Development and delivery of accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams
Contributing to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities.
Motivate and generate commitment from team members.
Demonstrate continuous selfdevelopment and commitment to others development through coaching and leadership.
Share knowledge with the team.
Oversight and lead key pillars of AAS strategy, take accountability for overall team management and other nondelivery aspects of the role.

Qualifications and Skills:

Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or international equivalent)
Strong technical accounting experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting
IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act knowledge would be beneficial
Strong experience with recent developments in accounting, in particular ASC 606 and 84
Experience in leading and developing client relationships
Experience of developing and presenting accounting training courses
Experience of oversight of teams
Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues of all levels
Experience working as an Accounting Advisory Director in a Top 10 Accounting firm working within large corporate sectors preferred
Business development experience including generating sales with new clients and developing internal networks
Analytical ability and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal