Required Senior Director, Global Accounting, Finance
The Senior Director, Global Accounting is a hands-on leader within the Finance team, responsible for overseeing accounting, financial compliance, and reporting across our global subsidiaries.
The role combines direct involvement in critical processes with leadership of a global network of finance teams, with a focus on strengthening consistency, building scalable processes, and elevating standards across all regions.
You will act as a key partner to the VP Finance and senior leadership, shaping and continuously improving how accounting operates globally.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee accounting, compliance, and financial reporting across all global subsidiaries
Manage and develop a global network of accounting professionals and regional finance leaders
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance with local requirements
Work with tax to support compliance with all local tax requirements
Ensure alignment with IFRS and group accounting policies across all entities
Support our corporate reporting in consolidation, audit processes, and group-level reporting
Drive standardization of accounting processes and reporting practices across regions
Strengthen and maintain internal controls, including SOX and compliance frameworks
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to support scalability
Partner with FP&A, IBT, and other finance functions to enhance systems and data integrity
Represent global accounting in cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives
Reporting to Groups VP Finance with an internal title of Senior Director, Accounting, Finance.
The Senior Director, Global Accounting is a hands-on leader within the Finance team, responsible for overseeing accounting, financial compliance, and reporting across our global subsidiaries.
The role combines direct involvement in critical processes with leadership of a global network of finance teams, with a focus on strengthening consistency, building scalable processes, and elevating standards across all regions.
You will act as a key partner to the VP Finance and senior leadership, shaping and continuously improving how accounting operates globally.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee accounting, compliance, and financial reporting across all global subsidiaries
Manage and develop a global network of accounting professionals and regional finance leaders
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
Oversee statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance with local requirements
Work with tax to support compliance with all local tax requirements
Ensure alignment with IFRS and group accounting policies across all entities
Support our corporate reporting in consolidation, audit processes, and group-level reporting
Drive standardization of accounting processes and reporting practices across regions
Strengthen and maintain internal controls, including SOX and compliance frameworks
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to support scalability
Partner with FP&A, IBT, and other finance functions to enhance systems and data integrity
Represent global accounting in cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives
Reporting to Groups VP Finance with an internal title of Senior Director, Accounting, Finance.
Requirements:
CPA or equivalent qualification
15+ years of experience in multinational, multi-entity environments
Strong experience with IFRS or US GAAP in global organizations
Experience working in complex, multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction environments
Proven track record in:
Leading accounting functions in global organizations with multiple subsidiaries
Managing and developing teams across different geographies
Driving financial closing, statutory reporting, and compliance processes
Building and improving internal controls and governance frameworks
Leading process improvements and implementing scalable solutions
Working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with Pharma industry/Inventory – an advantage
Key Capabilities:
Hands-on approach combined with strong leadership and coordination skills
Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader organizational view
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of ownership and accountability
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
CPA or equivalent qualification
15+ years of experience in multinational, multi-entity environments
Strong experience with IFRS or US GAAP in global organizations
Experience working in complex, multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction environments
Proven track record in:
Leading accounting functions in global organizations with multiple subsidiaries
Managing and developing teams across different geographies
Driving financial closing, statutory reporting, and compliance processes
Building and improving internal controls and governance frameworks
Leading process improvements and implementing scalable solutions
Working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with Pharma industry/Inventory – an advantage
Key Capabilities:
Hands-on approach combined with strong leadership and coordination skills
Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader organizational view
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of ownership and accountability
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
This position is open to all candidates.
