Director Accounting, Shared Services (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team responsible for accounting shared service center including but not limited to aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, T&E, Commissions, Stock Admin and Payroll
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures and followed in practice
• Design, implement and maintain accounting and financial reporting controls to ensure high levels of compliance with local regulations across multiple regions
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure shared services initiatives contribute to long-term organizational growth and operational efficiency
• Recruit top talent and mentor team members, helping them reach their peak potential; foster a culture of continuous improvement complete with benchmarks for measuring successful performance
• Identify, evaluate, and lead automation initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve accuracy and efficiency, including but not limited to using such as robotic process automation (RPA) or machine learning tools
• Build strong relationships with regional controllers, finance teams, and other cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on global accounting processes, policies, and operational goals
• Facilitate cross-departmental communication and knowledge-sharing to drive consistency and best practices in accounting operations globally.
• Oversee budgeting and follow-on discipline to ensure spending is kept under control
• Drive recommendations for growth strategy for Accounting Shared Services, including system and operational processes
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort that makes the process more efficient
• Establish service level agreements and key performance indicators to measure the productivity and quality of service of the accounting shared service center
• Analyze data and feedback to identify opportunities to enhance performance, improve processes and save costs
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the overall efficiency and customer satisfaction of the shared service function.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA and Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of 15 years progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, including 8 years in a management capacity
• Life science and manufacturing industries accounting experience a plus.
• Experience in transitioning processes from western locations to a shared service center, and in harmonizing processes
• Strong ability to interpret and apply accounting requirements to real-life issues at hand.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate to meet deadlines.
• Ability to receive assignments in the form of objectives and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
• Ability to work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. He/she will also have the ability to follow processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Ability to frequently interact with subordinates and functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between other functional areas, and lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
• Demonstrated ability in interacting with all levels of management effectively.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Experience with using SAP is preferred

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.