Director, Corporate Accounting-World Class Finance Organization!

A premier publicly traded global financial services firm, is seeking an accomplished Director, Corporate Accounting to join its world class finance organization known for investing in exceptional talent and promoting internal growth. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys driving operational excellence, mentoring teams, and influencing strategic initiatives. *$190-$240K Total Comp (base + full annual bonus) *As the organization continues its impressive growth, this role will play a critical part in strengthening the corporate accounting function, enhancing financial processes, and ensuring a best-in-class control environme nt. Working closely with executive finance leadership, you will oversee key areas of corporate accounting while helping shape the future of the department through automation, analytics, and continuous improvem ent. Responsibili ties: Key responsibilities inc lude: Review journal entries, account reconciliations, expense allocations, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compli ance. Maintain and strengthen a robust SOX 404 internal control environ ment. Prepare financial analyses, variance reporting, and executive-level reporting to support strategic decision-ma king. Oversee corporate operating expenses and ensure proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.Lead the quarterly G&A expense forecasting pro cess. Analyze financial data and business trends to provide meaningful insights to senior leader ship. Manage and develop both onshore and offshore accounting teams across multiple time z ones. Partner with external auditors, internal audit, and tax teams throughout the audit and reporting c ycle. Lead and support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, capital transactions, accounting projects, and finance transformation eff orts. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and implement technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency and scalabi lity. Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, investor relations, and business leaders to support internal reporting and special proj ects. Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical accounting guidance across the broader accounting organiza tion. Qualific ations Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CA designation req uired.10+ years of progressive accounting exper ience. Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience strongly pref erred. Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role. Experience within financial services or investment management is pref erred. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal con trols. Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle F usion. Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is a plus. Familiarity with AI productivity tools to improve workflow efficiency is pref erred. Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organiz ation.