Head Of Corporate Accounting Operations

VANGUARD AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Australia
Hybrid
Global accounting operations leadership
Month-end and year-end close execution
Balance sheet governance
Leads global corporate accounting operations, including accounting execution, close, governance, and operational enablement

Job Summary

  • Leads global corporate accounting operations, including accounting execution, close, governance, and operational enablement.
  • Establishes and maintains a strong internal control environment, including SOX-related controls, to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risk.
  • Drives accounting transformation initiatives, including process standardization, automation, system enhancements, and data and analytics capabilities.

Matching Summary

Leads global corporate accounting operations, including accounting execution, close, governance, and operational enablement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global accounting operations leadership
  • Month-end and year-end close execution
  • Balance sheet governance
  • Internal control environment
  • SOX-related controls
  • Accounting transformation initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional and cross-regional partnerships
  • Mission-driven and collaborative culture
  • Technology-enabled transformation leadership

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive accounting experience
  • Significant leadership in corporate accounting
  • Experience leading large, distributed teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or equivalent certification preferred
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Knowledge of financial services regulatory environments preferred

Work Rights

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