Finance Director (US GAAP & SOX), Lawes Consulting Group

Finance Director (US GAAP & SOX)

Lawes Consulting Group

Location:

United Kingdom, Birmingham

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

100000.00 - 130000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Control of the financial environment for the UK Group accounting function. Reporting to the International Controller and aligned to the UK ELT. This role will manage a finance team of circa 10 staff and will reporting for 4 trading entities.

Job Responsibility:

Ensuring that the Company’s international accounting policies and procedures are being complied with within the UK
Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled to the supporting detail on a monthly basis
Reviewing the internal controls present and instituting effective controls to safeguard the assets of the Company or enhancing those controls where required
Providing financial support to the UK Management team and Corporate Controller
Liaising with Ernst & Young, the Company’s external auditors, in the preparation and filing of the tax returns and completion of the year end financial audits
Ensuring that all required statutory and tax filings are made in a timely manner
Coordinating the completion of the annual budget
Coordinating the Company’s internal control documentation as it relates to requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Resolving all intercompany disputes and outstanding balances by working with the other Regional Financial Controllers and Managing Directors
Supervision of the UK Finance team, including undertaking annual performance reviews
Working with management to reduce investments in A/R and Work-In-Progress, and generate cash dividends to the parent company

Requirements:

University degree
CPA/CA
10+ years experience
Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
US public company experience
Recognised accounting qualification
Relevant industry experience preferred
Detailed knowledge of accounting for statutory accounts within the UK
Practical experience of direct and indirect tax
Working knowledge of US GAAP
Significant experience of accounting at a management level
Well developed IT system skills
Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley control environment
In depth knowledge of accounting process management
Sound knowledge of project management and execution of multiple projects
In depth knowledge and understanding of interpreting management information reports
Must be a Fully Qualified Accountant
Intimate understanding of all aspects of financial management
Sound relationship management skills
Ability to take initiative and be self reliant
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication
Excellent report writing skills
Sound Treasury management skills

Nice to have:

Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
US public company experience
Relevant industry experience preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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