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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