Description
Financial Controls Manager - Bracknell
We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controls Manager to work with our client located in Bracknell, UK.
Summary
- Manager will lead the Software business unit Compliance team. This team includes Accounting Policy, Chart of Approvals Process and provides Controllership SOX support.
- The manager will be responsible for leading the team responsible for Accounting Policies maintenance and development along with the interlock with the Chart of Approvals process to ensure a seamless compliance framework.
- The leader will provide guidance and direction in a high-visibility environment and is responsible for working with SME's from the finance BU, Controllership and others to develop and ensure that accounting processes and practices meet the high standards of a public software company.
- The leader will support SOX related activities, including but not limited to coordinating leadership certifications and other SOX related required functions. Work is in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment and the focus on our day-to-day efforts will be on compliance with external, legal, tax and internal reporting requirements.
Education and Experience Required
- First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (eg, CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.
- Typically 10+ years of experience as a financial and controls manager/audit manager (including relevant leadership experience).
- Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions with an emphasis in compliance related activities.
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and of financial processes.
- Excellent project management and team management skills.
- Excellent business acumen.
- Superior communication and influencing skills acquired through proven experience of discussing challenging finance/business issues with senior management at multinational companies.
- Superior attention to detail
- Prepared to take initiative and do what it takes to make projects happen
Responsibilities
Policies
- Lead team to develop and present quarterly accounting policy updates to business management and the broader finance team
- Lead the effort to work with the policy topic owners to conduct periodic reviews to ensure the topics are current and in line with regulatory rulings
- Manage web site information and ensure that it is updated and current at all times
- Provide proactive leadership to address any white spaces that may arise
Chart of Approvals
- Manage chart of approvals update process including coordination with the Delegation of Authority Committee
- Manage web site information and ensure that it is updated and current at all times
- Ensure that policies and Chart of Approvals information are in synchronization
SOx
- Coordinate and ensure SOX leadership approvals are provided for Controllership
- Other SOX related actions as needed pertaining to Controllership
Other
- Develop team members to continue to progress with their careers and develop strong, career focused individuals that want to grow their career within the Software environment
- Typically leads large and complex business or finance process initiatives.
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