Our client, a global conglomerate in commodities and agribusiness is seeking an inspirational leader for their Global Accounting Policy department.   This is a high visibility position that can lead to fantastic opportunities for a promotion.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership on all technical accounting issues.
• Continually develop the company’s US GAAP accounting policies.
• Analyze and develop implementation plans for new accounting standards.
• Stay abreast of GAAP and SEC regulations and rules to report on key technical accounting matters.
• Own the US GAAP training program including training, materials, and manuals.
• Strengthen the accounting policy processes and corporate accounting policies.
• Act as head global expert for US GAAP and SEC advice in relation to M&A activity and purchase accounting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years Public Accounting experience, National Office preferred
• Experience working in the multinational corporation preferred.
• Excellent technical US GAAP and SEC compliance knowledge.
• Knowledge of derivative and hedge accounting, purchase accounting, foreign exchange, and income/other taxation.
• Strong communication skills in order to form relationships with Controllers and CFO’s.
• Proven management and employee development skills.