Director of Global Accounting

As the Director of Global Accounting you will lead all accounting operations and financial compliance for this global organization. This hands-on, senior role ensures accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial systems and reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions - including the US, UAE, KSA, and other future markets. The ideal candidate balances operational precision with strategic vision, thriving in a creative, fast-moving, and purpose-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Global Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions across entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare consolidated financial statements and analysis for parent company
• Manage multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation
• Partner with the People Team to ensure accurate payroll and benefits accounting across all geographies
• Oversee banking, cash management, and financial controls to maintain liquidity and mitigate risk
• Drive process improvement and automation across accounting and reporting systems (e.g., Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, Dynamics, or equivalent)
• Develop KPIs and analytical dashboards to monitor efficiency, growth, and profitability globally

Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks across all entities
• Lead all global statutory, tax, and audit compliance, including VAT, transfer pricing, and intercompany transactions
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with evolving regulations
• Partner with the parent company on group reporting, controls, and risk management standards
• Support entity formation and registration in new markets, ensuring adherence to local accounting and employment laws
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across jurisdictions

Technical Accounting and Financial Leadership

• Research and interpret complex accounting issues, including business combinations, leases, and impairments
• Lead the adoption and documentation of new accounting standards, policies and procedures
• Provide expertise on revenue recognition, foreign currency, and fixed asset management
• Deliver financial insights and scenario analyses to guide leadership decisions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP, Finance and Accounting on technical and compliance matters

Cross-Functional Partnership and Contract Support

• Partner with outside counsel on client and vendor contract reviews to ensure financial and legal compliance
• Collaborate with Consulting teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Maintain internal financial policies (spending, travel, expense) and promote strong cross-functional collaboration with People, Legal, and Operations teams

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor accounting staff across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Accounting
• Build and develop a globally distributed, high-performing team
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and transparency across functions and geographies
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting; CPA certification required
• 8 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a senior accounting or controller role within a professional services or creative organization
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP; strong familiarity with IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations and international compliance
• Prior exposure to Middle East accounting (UAE/KSA), VAT, and statutory audit requirements
• Strong systems proficiency (Intacct, NetSuite, Workday, Dynamics, Planful, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success leading automation and systems improvement initiatives
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Collaborative, hands-on leader who brings clarity, optimism, and momentum to complex challenges
• A strong cultural fit with company values