Director, US Accounting Operations
Core
Establish, lead, and scale US-based accounting operations and reporting services for Liberty Blume's growing US presence.
Role type
Director, Accounting Operations (US)
Builds
US accounting service platform and delivery teams
Domain
Accounting / Finance / US GAAP / SOX
Required skills
US GAAP technical accounting judgement, SOX internal controls, accounting operations leadership, team building and scaling, customer relationship management (CFO/VP level), operational delivery management, strategic planning, process improvement and automation, ERP transformation, due diligence and solution design
Preferred skills
Big Four or major public accounting experience, technology-enabled managed services or shared services environment, SEC registrant or public-company reporting experience, revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, foreign currency, intercompany accounting, AI-enabled finance processes, Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration
Technologies
ERP systems, workflow automation tools, data analytics platforms, AI-enabled finance tools
Responsibilities
Recruit, onboard, and develop high-performing US accounting teams; manage operational delivery exceeding customer expectations; lead key US customer relationships at CFO/VP level; balance service quality, control, scalability, and cost; drive continuous improvement and automation; partner with Technology and Transformation teams; ensure operating model addresses US regulatory requirements; lead accounting workstreams for new customer pursuits including due diligence and transition; transfer knowledge and processes from UK organization.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational build-out