Director of Global Accounting

Insight Enterprises is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. With a 35-year foundation in hardware and software supply chain augmenting our deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions to achieve extraordinary results.

The Director of Finance, Global Accounting is a key leader responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction for the global close and consolidation processes. In this role, the position has responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of accounting for various areas within the financial statements. The individual leads the global accounting function for operating expenses, fixed assets and lease accounting, global consolidation, and the India and Philippines controller functions. Additionally, the Director of Finance, Global Accounting is accountable for maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet close and reconciliation processes and ensuring the effective operation of related internal controls. This position reports to the Vice President, North America Controller and collaborates with various departments across the organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership, internal customers, and employees.
• Monitor the functions performance and make strategic decisions to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Lead and manage teams to achieve the organization's goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate risks to the organization.
• Develop and maintain a strong brand reputation.
• Develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead global general accounting and consolidation.
• Ensure timely global month and quarter end closing schedules.
• Oversee the analysis of operating expense fluctuations and collaborate with internal teams to address significant non-standard transactions.
• Cultivate a collaborative and supportive culture and facilitate seamless integration of the global accounting teams in multiple countries.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
• Identify process improvements, document solutions, and drive execution of these improvements.
• Partner with the Finance Systems team to ensure effective deployment and utilization of finance technology and tools, including overseeing relevant system change requirements and testing.
• Manage confidential accounting and reporting matters as well as lead functional area acquisition-related procedures and integration efforts.
• Champion transformative efforts that align with the responsibilities of the role. Perform other duties and drive initiatives and special projects as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with an exceptional attention to detail.

Minimum Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• The successful candidate will need to have considerable US GAAP and general ledger accounting, as well as ERP expertise.
• Minimum professional accounting experience of 12+ years total, with 4-6 minimum years of global public company/public accounting manager experience.
• CPA required.

Skills / Requirements
• Expertise in US GAAP accounting and general ledger close process.
• Significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
• Skilled in navigating the complexities of global team dynamics.
• Knowledge of financial statement processes, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build, develop, and motivate teams, provide direction, and focus on strategy.
• Passion for process and system improvement, with prior experience in ERP and financial close systems (SAP and BPC skills are a plus).
• Professional demeanor with executive presence, able to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to present information effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, able to analyze data to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally, with the ability to resolve and escalate issues.
• Strong project management skills, delivering timely and effective results.
• Resourceful and driven, with the ability to problem-solve and complete tasks.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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