Chief Accounting Officer

A bit about us A global technology enterprise operating at scale across multiple continents, enabling secure, high-volume digital transactions and financial connectivity. The company is entering a new phase of modernization and operational excellence, with a focus on automation, systems unification, and finance transformation.

Why join us? Join a global technology leader in a mission‑critical executive position — guiding global finance operations, shaping accounting strategy, and driving modernization at enterprise scale.

Job Details The Opportunity This role functions as the Chief Accounting Officer for a complex, multi‑entity global enterprise. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP of Global Accounting will oversee all aspects of accounting, controllership, reporting, and compliance across 70+ countries. The organization includes roughly 40 direct reports and 700+ indirect across shared service centers and regional finance hubs.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a world‑class accounting organization through modernization and scaling while partnering with executive leadership to drive performance and compliance globally.

Key Responsibilities Lead all global accounting and controllership functions, including GL, consolidations, technical accounting, revenue, cost, and reporting across business units and regions.

Own the global close process — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Oversee and enhance SOX controls, internal audit, and enterprise risk management frameworks.

Direct global shared service operations (A / P, A / R, Payroll, GL, and Revenue) across multiple regions.

Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal on M&A, integrations, and cross‑border accounting issues.

Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization (SAP / Oracle), automation (BlackLine, Workiva), and process redesign.

Provide executive‑level insight and partnership to the CFO, CEO, and Audit Committee.

Develop and mentor a global accounting team built on excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Ideal Background 15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership leadership, ideally at the VP / CAO level within a multi‑billion‑dollar global company.

Proven success managing large, distributed teams (500+ employees) across international regions.

Deep expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.

Demonstrated success in modernizing accounting operations through ERP or automation initiatives.

CPA required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Executive presence and credibility to partner with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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