International Accounting Manager

About the role

This role involves managing global accounting operations for a financial services company with a significant international presence. The core responsibilities include assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity global consolidations, ensuring accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations across numerous subsidiaries. The manager will also support foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments, maintaining precise records of cross-border transactions and intercompany balances.

A key aspect of this position is providing support to local accounting operations and ensuring statutory compliance for entities in various countries, including the United States, Canada, the UK, Japan, Singapore, and India. This involves coordinating with local accounting providers and auditors, assisting with month-end close activities, and addressing technical accounting matters. The role requires adherence to U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local accounting regulations.

Success in this position means preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses, as well as supporting internal and external audits. The manager will also contribute to maintaining and improving internal controls and accounting policies, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, and assisting with ERP migration and global financial systems optimization. Collaboration with various internal teams like Tax, Treasury, and Legal is also essential for global expansion initiatives.

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $150,000 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• U.S. GAAP: This standard is crucial for ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting across the company's global entities, alongside IFRS.
• IFRS: Knowledge of IFRS is essential for managing international accounting operations and ensuring compliance with global financial reporting standards.
• ERP accounting systems: Experience with these systems is necessary for managing and optimizing global financial operations and assisting with system migrations.
• Excel: Strong Excel skills are required for financial reporting, analysis, and managing complex accounting data within a multi-entity structure.

Who this role suits

• A professional with 8-10+ years of accounting experience, specifically in international accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced global environment and can manage competing priorities across different time zones and regulatory landscapes.
• An individual with a strong understanding of intercompany accounting and experience supporting global subsidiaries in various jurisdictions.
• A candidate who is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent communication skills to coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

From the employer

Global Accounting & Consolidations

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity global consolidations.
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations across subsidiaries.
• Review and analyze consolidated financial results and supporting schedules.
• Support foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments.
• Maintain accurate records of cross-border transactions and intercompany balances.

International Entity Support

• Support local accounting operations and statutory compliance for entities in (but not limited to): United States, Canada, Bahamas, United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Singapore, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Coordinate with local accounting providers, auditors, and consultants as needed.
• Assist local entities with month-end close activities, reporting requirements, and technical accounting matters.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and applicable local accounting regulations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support internal and external audits across global entities.
• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate international accounting processes.
• Assist with ERP migration and global financial systems optimization.
• Improve consolidation and reporting workflows to support scalability and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, and Operations teams on international business initiatives.
• Support global expansion efforts, including new entity setup and operational integration.
• Provide accounting guidance related to international transactions and operational changes.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 8-10+ years of accounting experience with significant international accounting exposure.
• Strong understanding of multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Experience supporting global subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Public accounting background preferred.
• Experience in multinational, fintech, SaaS, or high-growth environments.
• Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements across EMEA, APAC, and North America.
• Experience with process automation and accounting system implementations.

How We Take Care of You

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card.