Technical Accounting Director

Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

Client Engagement:

Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.

Collaborate with clients, leveraging insights from Big 4 experience, to understand their financial transformation objectives and provide tailored technical accounting solutions.

Implement and execute strategies to enhance financial processes and systems.

Financial Transformation:

Lead initiatives to drive financial transformation for clients, including process optimization, system implementations, and automation.

Assess current financial processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop and implement innovative solutions.

Apply insights gained from Big 4 experience to enhance financial transformation efforts.

Technical Expertise:

Stay current with evolving accounting standards and industry trends, including PCAOB, UK GAAP, IFRS, FRS, and US GAAP.

Provide guidance on complex accounting issues related to financial transformation initiatives.

Collaborate with clients to align financial transformation efforts with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Internal Controls Design and Implementation:

Utilize experience to design, implement, and enhance internal controls frameworks.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Collaborate with client teams to integrate effective internal controls into financial processes.

Finance Transformation:

Lead the implementation of shared service centers, streamlining financial processes and optimizing resource utilization.

Drive efficiency and effectiveness in shared service operations.

Qualified Accountant:

Possess a recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Project Management:

Lead and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, with a focus on financial transformation.

Develop project plans, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve financial transformation, internal controls, and shared service center goals.

Team Leadership:

Supervise and mentor a team of technical accounting professionals with a strong emphasis on utilizing Big 4 best practices.

Foster a collaborative and positive work environment conducive to driving change.

Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team members' technical and transformational skills.

Client Training and Education:

Provide training sessions to client teams on financial transformation strategies, internal controls, and best practices.

Communicate complex financial concepts and transformational initiatives in an understandable manner.

How to Apply:

If you are a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for technical accounting, financial transformation, and a proven track record in designing and implementing internal controls and shared service centers, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to Please include "Technical Accounting Director Application" in the subject line.

SET Accounting UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualified ACCA/CPA or relevant qualification

Experience in IFRS, FRS and UK GAAP

Experience in project management and financial accounting

8 year accounting experience

Experience in team management, mentoring and coaching

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Performance Bonus