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Dassault Systèmes · 1 day ago

Director, Technical Accounting (New York City)

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$129K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Medidata is a leader in powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions for clinical trials. They are seeking a Director of Technical Accounting who will lead technical accounting research, ensure compliance with IFRS, and provide guidance on complex transactions while driving process improvements within the organization.

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Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead technical accounting research on new and complex business transactions, including areas such as revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, and financial instruments

Draft and maintain high-quality accounting policy memos detailing the company’s position and rationale for the treatment of significant transactions and new standards

Monitor, interpret, and ensure timely implementation of new rules and regulations, and other authoritative accounting guidance

Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive accounting policy documentation and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization

Serve as the subject matter expert for technical accounting across the organization, providing training and guidance to the finance team, business units, and executive leadership

Communicate complex technical accounting issues in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

Maintain a knowledge base of current industry practices to ensure best practices are monitored and considered

Facilitate training on various accounting topics as needed

Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and internal controls related to technical accounting application and financial reporting

Assist in the preparation of quarterly financial presentations and ad hoc analyses of results

Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors on all technical accounting matters, providing robust documentation and clear explanations of accounting positions

Support the internal audit function by providing technical guidance and helping to assess control design and operating effectiveness related to new accounting policies

Provide leadership, mentorship, and development for team members

Qualification

CPATechnical AccountingIFRSU.S. GAAPProcess ImprovementWorkday FinanceSalesforceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership

Required

8+ years' experience in accounting or related fields

Qualified Accountant (CPA required)

Expert knowledge of accounting and reporting standards, IFRS experience a plus

Preferred

8+ years' years of progressive experience in accounting, with a significant focus on technical accounting (public accounting or a mix of public accounting and industry experience is highly preferred)

Background in a big 4 firm, large global public company, or a combination of both

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices

Extensive and proven experience of evolving and developing processes, controls and systems

Experience managing project work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment

Strong influencing skills with the ability to build effective partnerships across the organization

Collaborative and can be flexible in his/her approach

Have strong communication (both written and verbal) skills, excellent interpersonal skills, professional gravitas, and presentation skills that foster and build strong relationships with a wide range of different business partners and stakeholders

Operates at the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity

Experience using Workday Finance and/or Salesforce a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Company

Dassault Systèmes

Glassdoor4.1

Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress.

Founded in 1981

Vélizy-villacoublay, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

http://www.3ds.com

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