Finance Manager - Sunnyvale, United States - Insight Global
Description
Job Description
Our client is a leading global provider of test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning and is looking for an experienced Finance Manager responsible for delivering strong leadership for local accounting operations in North America and for coaching, developing, and mentoring direct reports and leading a team of 15 employees, covering:
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Payroll
This role will support and enable the company's migration to global standard processes, and will involve regular interactions with employees, both with Finance and across the company.
Due to the current period of change, it is also expected that this role will support the broader global accounting team in areas such as Revenue Recognition and General Accounting activities, as well as support the wider finance change agenda. These activities will evolve over time so some flexibility of approach will be required. Additional responsibilities include:
Lead a multi-functional accounting operations team, provide mentoring, coaching and development as required
Bring best practice processes to ensure efficiency and productivity of all accounting operations
Design, implement and monitor controls to meet internal Company objectives
Ensure all Internal and External Audits are completed effectively and efficiently
Work with the wider group finance team to implement the group wide change program and be instrumental in contributing to evolving design
Work with Group VP Tax to ensure compliance with Corporation Tax, Payroll Tax and VAT in multiple jurisdictions including Transfer Pricing requirements
Drive change where necessary including project management across functions and locations
Work effectively with the BU Finance Directors to ensure provision of a high-quality service and maintenance of an effective control environment
Work effectively with Corporate HQ to ensure alignment and consistency
Collaborate with APAC and EMEA accounting and IT teams to provide consistency globally
Ensure Financial IT systems, business processes and procedures roll outs are implemented efficiently and effectively
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .
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Skills and Requirements
Accounting or Finance degree, from an accredited university, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 8+ years of relevant accounting operations or shared service center experience
Minimum 3+ years of people management experience
Qualified accountant / CPA and MBA preferred
Advanced Excel skills - pivot tables, V-lookups, complex formulas
Experience of working in a multi-national organization
Deep understanding of an effective financial control environment
Systems experience, (ideally including P2P/S2P systems and process automation tools)
Proven track record in the delivery of change programs
Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external
Strong relationship/stakeholder management skills, capable of building and maintaining effective internal and external relationships
Prior systems experience (preferred), JDE E1, Apptus, Salesforce, Cognos, DePM null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to