Director Global Accounting

Requisition Number: 98867 

Director Accounting

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity.

Salary: $150 - $200,000 per year plus additional bonuses and stock options

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• #20 on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

The Director of Finance, Global Accounting is a key leader responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction for the global close and consolidation processes. In this role, the position has responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of accounting for various areas within the financial statements. The individual leads the global accounting function for operating expenses, fixed assets and lease accounting, global consolidation, and the India and Philippines controller functions. Additionally, the Director of Finance, Global Accounting is accountable for maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet close and reconciliation processes and ensuring the effective operation of related internal controls. This position reports to the Vice President, Global Corporate Controller and collaborates with various departments across the organization.
 

Along the way you will get to: 

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership, internal customers, and employees.
• Monitor the function’s performance and make strategic decisions to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Lead and manage teams to achieve the organization's goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead global general accounting and consolidation.
• Ensure timely global month and quarter end closing schedules.
• Oversee the analysis of operating expense fluctuations and collaborate with internal teams to address significant non-standard transactions.
• Cultivate a collaborative and supportive culture and facilitate seamless integration of the global accounting teams in multiple countries.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
• Identify process improvements, document solutions, and drive execution of these improvements.
• Champion transformative efforts that align with the responsibilities of the role. 
• Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• The successful candidate will need to have considerable US GAAP and general ledger accounting, as well as ERP expertise. 
• Minimum professional accounting experience of 12+ years total, with 4-6 minimum years of global public company/public accounting manager experience.
• CPA required.
• Expertise in US GAAP accounting and general ledger close process.
• Significant experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404.
• Skilled in navigating the complexities of global team dynamics.
• Knowledge of financial statement processes, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build, develop, and motivate teams, provide direction, and focus on strategy.
• Passion for process and system improvement, with prior experience in ERP and financial close systems (SAP and BPC skills are a plus).
• Professional demeanor with executive presence, ability to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels.

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: 

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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