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RELX · 1 month ago

Accounting Director/US Controller (CT Hybrid)

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $216K/yr

7+ years exp

RELX Inc. is a global leader in events and exhibitions, and they are seeking an Accounting Director/US Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for the U.S. entity. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP/IFRS, leading a team of accounting professionals, and collaborating with senior leadership to maintain fiscal discipline.

AnalyticsBusiness Information SystemsConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceRisk Management

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies

Manage Banking and treasury relationships

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting functions, including transaction processing activities through Philippines operations

Manage and develop the Accounting team by fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Oversee monthly /year-end close activities which include reviewing monthly journal entries, ensuring subsystems are properly reconciled and closed

Review Balance Sheet account reconciliations

Oversee various risk and compliance requirements, including annual Internal Control Questionnaire and coordinate with external auditors, when applicable

Ensuring quarterly SOX Controls are in compliance (i.e. access controls review, customer discount approvers, reconciliation checklist)

Directly liaise with RX Global P2P and O2C groups

Collaboration with FP&A regarding the reconciliation of monthly financial results

Proactively initiate process improvement activities across various functional domains which enhance overall effectiveness (i.e., data quality, financial expenditures and controls)

Research and ensure accounting policies are in accordance with IFRS and Group plc accounting guidance

Take an active role with Oracle Fusion migration (project to begin in Q2 2026)

Qualification

US GAAPIFRSERP systemsOracleAdvanced ExcelCPATeam-buildingAccounting policiesLeadership

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

7-10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience

Extensive knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

3 years of leadership experience with team-building capabilities

Preferred

CPA preferred

Oracle experience a plus

Benefits

Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan

Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs

Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice