What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Financial Reporting Global Consolidations position at Michael Page?
- Opportunity to shape the financial backbone of a global, high‑growth business
- lead a global, highly visible finance function at a soon‑to‑be public company
The employer is a large organization within the financial services sector. It is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining a high standard of excellence in accounting and finance operations.
Job Description
This is a rare chance to lead a global, highly visible finance function at a soon‑to‑be public company while driving transformation through automation, GenAI, and modernized reporting on a truly international scale.Lead all global consolidation, financial reporting governance, and corporate-level accounting processes for a newly separated, multinational Mobility business operating in 22 countries. This includes oversight of U.S. GAAP consolidation, foreign currency translation, global COA governance, outsourced international accounting providers, and delivering audit-ready results for SEC and statutory reporting.
The role is both highly technical and strategic, with a mandate to modernize processes using automation and GenAI tools.Key Responsibilities1. Global Consolidation Leadership
- Own monthly, quarterly, annual consolidation for 25 legal entities.
- Review and approve elimination entries, intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments, equity roll‑forwards.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 830 (FX translation).
- Validate subsidiary trial balances and deliver consolidated reporting packages for SEC, statutory, regulatory, and management reporting.
- Governance & Controls
- Maintain SOX‑compliant consolidation controls.
- Document procedures, support external auditors, and remediate deficiencies.
- Ensure discipline and accuracy across global accounting processes.
- Outsourced International Accounting Oversight
- Serve as primary corporate liaison to third‑party accounting provider.
- Set SLAs, quality expectations, and escalation paths.
- Review international financial packages for consistency and GAAP alignment.
- Drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Global Chart of Accounts (COA) Ownership
- Govern COA structure, creation, deactivation, and changes across jurisdictions.
- Ensure alignment and standardization to support efficient consolidation.
- Partner with systems teams on ERP/reporting modernization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Systems, Intercompany Accounting, and External Reporting.
- Support automation and GenAI initiatives to modernize finance processes.
- Leadership & Transformation
- Lead consolidation team and country controllers.
- Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process discipline.
- Implement best practices to speed close cycles and improve reporting quality.
PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.
Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.
The Successful Applicant
- CPA required, Master's preferred.
- 15 years progressive accounting experience (multinational, publicly traded, $1B revenue).
- Deep expertise in:
- U.S. GAAP consolidations
- Foreign currency translation (ASC 830)
- Intercompany eliminations
- Equity accounting
- COA governance
- Experience managing outsourced accounting providers strongly preferred.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in high-growth, transformation-heavy environments.
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 USD.
- Comprehensive benefits package to be determined.
- Opportunities to lead and influence within a large organization in the financial services industry.
- A professional environment that values expertise and fosters growth.
Contact: Charlotte Rooney
Quote job ref: JN-042026-6991722
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000