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Senior Director - Accounting Advisory & Policy

Senior Director - Accounting Advisory & Policy

Cognizant

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Chennai Tamil Nadu India

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accounting research audits gaap ifrs reporting leadership documentation audit support transactions development combination analyze analysis drive maintenance design compliance consulting management communication finance flexibility adaptability certifications certification

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Remote

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Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary Lead and oversee technical accounting research pre-transaction advisory and global statutory audits. Provide strategic guidance on US GAAP and IFRS initiatives ensuring accurate financial reporting. Mentor team members and manage quarterly close deliverables. Extensive experience in public accounting and strong leadership skills required. Responsibilities Lead and oversee broad US GAAP (and IFRS) technical accounting research memos SOX documentation and audit support for complex transactions. Provide strategic guidance on US GAAP pre-transaction advisory services to global functions including Tax Legal Revenue Team FP&A and Corporate Development on business combination transactions large complex deals regulatory matters non-routine transactions and trigger events. Monitor and analyze IFRS US GAAP and SEC initiatives performing sensitivity analysis on how new developments may impact the business and financial statements. Drive the maintenance of our US GAAP (and IFRS) accounting policy manual and design accounting processes and procedures for US GAAP (and IFRS) reporting. Ensure the accuracy of IFRS to US GAAP differences collaborating with stakeholders in Global Tax and Controllership. Oversee global statutory audit and tax transactions such as legal entity rationalization process and local statutory filing compliance. Lead various projects tasked to the VP Accounting Advisory & Policy to improve worldwide financial reporting processes. Mentor and develop team members within the larger Global Controllership group. Manage and ensure timely delivery of AAP quarterly close deliverables including SEC disclosures and audit support. Required Capabilities/Skills Significant direct experience in public accounting (Big 4) working for large public international clients at a managerial level preferably in a technical accounting team. Experience within an accounting policy group or technical accounting function in the industry is preferred. Exposure to multinational providers of IT consulting and business process services is a plus. Experience working with multinational companies with large Indian subsidiaries is a plus. Policy or project management of accounting policy implementation is a plus. Exposure to US GAAP IFRS and SEC reporting is expected. Strong financial acumen and sound judgment in navigating complex areas. Comfortable working independently without clear guidance on topics that may be new to the company. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Highly self-motivated and driven to perform at peak abilities. Flexibility professionalism and adaptability. Proven research skills analytical abilities written skills computer skills and strong organizational skills. Proven leadership and people skills working successfully in team contexts with co-workers and senior management. Ability to project manage and manage processes remotely. High attention to detail. Certifications Required BA or BS degree and ACA or CPA certification. Show more Show less

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Senior Director - Accounting Advisory & Policy