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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