Description
Salesforce is seeking an experienced
Accounting Director
to support the organization's strategy, growth, and operational excellence.
This role is part of our
EMEA Finance Hub
in Dublin and will play a key leadership role in managing core accounting processes and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
Role Overview:
As Accounting Director, you will lead a team of highly skilled professionals accountable as
Global Process Owner (GPO)
or
Regional Process Owner (RPO)
for critical processes, including:
Foreign currencies and hedging accounting
Cash management
Intercompany accounting
Indirect tax accounting
You will operate within a dynamic environment overseeing
30+ entities
, providing leadership, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation in accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as
Global Process Owner
for areas such as FX and hedging accounting, intercompany, cash, and indirect tax accounting, collaborating with Finance leadership (SEC, Treasury, Consolidations, Tax, etc.)
Lead a team supporting
international accounting operations
for Group US GAAP and local GAAP reporting
Manage monthly close operations, SOX controls, and reporting with support from the Shared Service Center to ensure timely and accurate financial close
Provide
project accounting subject matter expertise
for cross-functional initiatives
Prepare accounting memos supporting key transactions and policy elections; liaise with advisors and external auditors
Develop and maintain partnerships internally and externally to drive process execution and alignment on
end-to-end processes
Influence corporate accounting policy definition and ensure adoption across the organization
Evaluate processes and system infrastructure, identify, and implement
process improvement opportunities
Lead, train, and develop team members, fostering growth in international accounting, tax, and compliance knowledge
Qualifications & Experience:
CPA or recognized equivalent qualification required
8+ years of relevant accounting experience
Experience in fast-paced multinational environments (publicly traded companies or audit firms)
Strong technical knowledge of
US GAAP and IFRS
Expertise in
hedge and FX accounting, cash management, intercompany, and transfer pricing
Knowledge of
VAT principles
and preparation of returns
Experience in multi-ledger environments
Experience managing
SOX compliance programs
or country equivalents
Familiarity with major ERP systems and associated applications
Results-oriented, hands-on, decisive, and able to thrive in a challenging environment
Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to drive change and respond quickly to evolving business needs
English fluency
required; additional European languages are a plus
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