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Financial Operations Recruitment Consultant at Selby Jennings

We are partnered with an investment firm with a diverse portfolio spanning financial services, energy, aerospace, defense, technology, and real estate. With over $38 billion in transaction value, our success is driven by strategic foresight, international reach, and operational agility. We are seeking a seasoned financial leader to oversee their global accounting and finance operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting processes across international entities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in consolidated reporting and a proactive approach to financial governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with precision and timeliness.
• Manage consolidated financial statements across global subsidiaries.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards.
• Strengthen internal controls and oversee audit readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and regulatory bodies.

• Direct AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and currency conversions.
• Drive process improvements and implement robust financial policies.
• Enhance accounting systems and reporting tools for scalability and efficiency.

• Supervise domestic and international tax compliance and planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate filings for indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and statutory reports.
• Collaborate with tax advisors to optimize global tax strategies.

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Manage banking relationships, debt instruments, and FX exposure.
• Facilitate efficient fund transfers and repatriation across entities.

• Provide strategic oversight of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support FP&A with financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Deliver actionable insights to executive leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Analytical and detail-driven, with a commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
• Confident yet collaborative, open to diverse perspectives and continuous learning.
• Ownership-oriented, taking pride in maintaining high standards of compliance and reporting.
• Experienced in managing complex, multi-entity financial environments.
• Adaptable to change, with a strong grasp of evolving regulations and market dynamics.
• Skilled at building structure in fast-paced, high-growth settings.
• Strategic thinker with operational rigor and a proactive mindset.

Required Qualifications

• CPA certification is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Expertise in international accounting standards and consolidated reporting.
• Proven success in managing financial operations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of corporate tax, treasury, and intercompany accounting.
• Proficiency with modern accounting platforms and reporting technologies.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Investment Management

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