Senior Director, Global Accounting

Location: Greater Boston (MetroWest)
ReportsTo: Vice President, Global Controller
Compensation: $199,000 – $330,000 (Dependent upon experience) executive benefits
Travel: Up to 25% (domestic and international)

A global life sciences and analytical instruments company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Accounting to lead the accounting and financial reporting integration of a recently completed acquisition. This highly visible role will play a critical part in ensuring a seamless close integration, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and driving alignment across global regions, business units, and shared services. 

Responsibilities: 

• Leading the global accounting and financial reporting integration of a large, complex acquisition

• Defining and executing an end-to-end accounting integration roadmap, including close processes, reporting structures, controls, and policies

• Partnering with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to support Day 1 readiness, purchase accounting, and post-close transformation initiatives

• Overseeing the onboarding of acquired entities into ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP)

• Harmonizing charts of accounts, accounting policies, and financial processes across legacy and acquired businesses

Financial Close & External Reporting

• Serving as the primary accounting and reporting point of contact under Transition Services Agreements (TSA)

• Directing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable global accounting standards

• Leading preparation and review of acquisition-related disclosures for external reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.)

• Collaborating with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidated financial statements

Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Partnering with Internal Controls leadership to design and implement SOX-compliant control frameworks for newly integrated entities

• Supporting internal and external audit activities related to acquisition and integration efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or Chartered Accountant required

• 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and corporate controllership roles

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or people management capacity

• Extensive experience with large-scale acquisitions and post-merger integrations in a global public company environment

• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS, including purchase accounting (ASC 805) and consolidation

• Strong ERP and financial reporting systems experience (SAP preferred)

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives in complex environments

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Ellie Boyd at eboyd@daleyaa.com.