Turner & Townsend
Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting
Turner & Townsend, New York, New York, us, 10261
Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting, responsible for directing the accounting policies, procedures, and practices of the USA operations in accordance with Group and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX). Areas of responsibility include Accounting & Financial Reporting, Payables, Payroll, Taxes and Compliance.
The Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting will play a crucial role in supporting the financial management of the company. This role is essential for maintaining the financial health of the company and providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Duties include providing timely and accurate financial information to the Group and Board of Directors and all levels of management, managing audit and tax process, cash, and ensuring appropriate systems and controls are in place for reporting, compliance under SOX and to safeguard company's assets, managing and developing accounting staff and developing and assisting in implementing operational budgets, plans, and procedures.
Specifically, the Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting will: Oversee preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with Group policy and IFRS, including reports to Group, management, and board of results against budgets and forecasts. Organize and supervise the audit and SOX reporting process including working with external auditors. Oversee the accounting policies, procedures, and practices for the USA to ensure proper controls and compliance. Support improvements for projecting cash flow and appropriate strategies to maximize efficiency of the balance sheet and cash. Develop, train, and manage accounting staff and evaluate the structure of the team and plan for continued improvements in its efficiency and effectiveness, and provide individuals with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Manage annual financial statement, 401k and FAR Overhead audits including working with external auditors. Lead the tax process including working with external resources on the preparation of all tax returns. Oversee the payroll function ensuring the process is timely and accurate. Develop relationships with key stakeholders; be approachable and serve as a mentor to the Finance team and the business on financial issues. Qualifications
*In-office working is required three days out of the week at the T&T NYC office.
Education and Experience
8+ years of relevant accounting and management experience through some combination of public company and public accounting experience. CPA or international equivalent required. Bachelor's or advanced degree. Experience working internationally, UK preferred or reporting to a UK parent company. Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus. Key Attributes
Experienced financial professional who is a leader but capable of being hands-on. Strong leadership which inspires loyalty and commitment. Promote an inclusive and consultative approach to team management including, training, developing and mentoring staff. Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company's performance. Sound technical skills, analytical ability and good judgment who is a strategic thinker and strong operational executive. Critical thinker that sees beyond the task at hand and considers broader impact to the business. Problem solver who identifies and proposes solutions and ways to work smarter; appropriately escalating emerging issues before they become problems. Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality always displaying high level of integrity. Excellent oral and written communications, management, and organizational skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $200K-$220K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting, responsible for directing the accounting policies, procedures, and practices of the USA operations in accordance with Group and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX). Areas of responsibility include Accounting & Financial Reporting, Payables, Payroll, Taxes and Compliance.
The Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting will play a crucial role in supporting the financial management of the company. This role is essential for maintaining the financial health of the company and providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Duties include providing timely and accurate financial information to the Group and Board of Directors and all levels of management, managing audit and tax process, cash, and ensuring appropriate systems and controls are in place for reporting, compliance under SOX and to safeguard company's assets, managing and developing accounting staff and developing and assisting in implementing operational budgets, plans, and procedures.
Specifically, the Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting will: Oversee preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with Group policy and IFRS, including reports to Group, management, and board of results against budgets and forecasts. Organize and supervise the audit and SOX reporting process including working with external auditors. Oversee the accounting policies, procedures, and practices for the USA to ensure proper controls and compliance. Support improvements for projecting cash flow and appropriate strategies to maximize efficiency of the balance sheet and cash. Develop, train, and manage accounting staff and evaluate the structure of the team and plan for continued improvements in its efficiency and effectiveness, and provide individuals with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Manage annual financial statement, 401k and FAR Overhead audits including working with external auditors. Lead the tax process including working with external resources on the preparation of all tax returns. Oversee the payroll function ensuring the process is timely and accurate. Develop relationships with key stakeholders; be approachable and serve as a mentor to the Finance team and the business on financial issues. Qualifications
*In-office working is required three days out of the week at the T&T NYC office.
Education and Experience
8+ years of relevant accounting and management experience through some combination of public company and public accounting experience. CPA or international equivalent required. Bachelor's or advanced degree. Experience working internationally, UK preferred or reporting to a UK parent company. Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software is a plus. Key Attributes
Experienced financial professional who is a leader but capable of being hands-on. Strong leadership which inspires loyalty and commitment. Promote an inclusive and consultative approach to team management including, training, developing and mentoring staff. Self-starter who takes initiative to improve both the finance team and the Company's performance. Sound technical skills, analytical ability and good judgment who is a strategic thinker and strong operational executive. Critical thinker that sees beyond the task at hand and considers broader impact to the business. Problem solver who identifies and proposes solutions and ways to work smarter; appropriately escalating emerging issues before they become problems. Resilient character, comfortable to operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Ability to maintain confidentiality always displaying high level of integrity. Excellent oral and written communications, management, and organizational skills.
Additional Information
The salary range for this full-time role is $200K-$220K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
#LI-GO1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.