Accounting Advisory Assistant Manager – Dublin (Full-time, Hybrid)
Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
About CRH
CRH is a leading provider of building materials that plays a vital role in modernising infrastructure.
With around 83,000 employees across 4,000 locations, CRH supports large-scale projects such as the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.
CRH has recently transitioned its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Assess U.S. GAAP/IFRS accounting implications of potential transactions and provide practical solutions;
Resolve U.S. GAAP/IFRS queries with internal reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and operational finance teams;
Update and maintain the Group accounting manual under U.S. GAAP/IFRS;
Support quarterly external reporting tasks – prepare notes, journals, and disclosure checklists;
Coach and mentor junior team members;
Present accounting matters to various Group, divisional and operating teams;
Act as a business partner to functions such as strategy & development, sustainability, innovation & venturing, procurement, and treasury;
Support newly acquired businesses to align with U.S. GAAP, IFRS and CRH's accounting policies;
Deliver accounting training;
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
Key Characteristics
Very strong financial, accounting, and analytical skills;
Team player with excellent verbal and written communication;
Willingness to take ownership of workstreams;
Good interpersonal, organisational and influencing skills with senior management liaison experience;
Confidence to address challenges while maintaining positive relationships;
Organisational skills to manage multiple deliverables and prioritise judgements;
Enjoy building partnerships and working collaboratively.
Key Functional Competencies
Focus on adding value by meeting customers' needs and being flexible;
Apply practical, solution-based approaches to complex accounting issues;
Ability to multitask within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail;
Engage multiple stakeholders with varying objectives and build strong relationships.
Individual Competencies
Drive results – consistently achieving objectives even under difficult circumstances;
Collaborate – build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
Experience / Education
Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or related field;
Qualified accountant with a strong financial accounting background (U.S. CPA preferred);
Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience;
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP is essential;
Prior experience with a U.S. listed company reporting under U.S. GAAP or in an accounting advisory role is preferred;
Experience in business combinations, financial instruments, consolidation, and divestment accounting is advantageous.
Team Structure
The Accounting Advisory Team is part of the External Reporting function and currently consists of approximately 9 FTEs.
Key Stakeholders
Executive Management
Audit Committee
Divisional & Operating Company Management
Strategy & Development, Sustainability, Procurement, Innovation & Venturing, Technical Services
Group Finance teams – Tax, Treasury
Internal Audit
External Auditors
External Regulators – SEC
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values growth, development and internal promotion
Highly competitive salary package
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant pension plan contribution
Health and wellness programmes, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within a global organisation
Equal Opportunity Statement
CRH is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country in which you work.
We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.
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