Global Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Key Responsibilities Lead global monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation activities

Own and resolve complex intercompany accounting and reconciliation issues across international entities

Review consolidated financial results and investigate significant variances and accounting issues

Provide guidance to regional finance teams on reporting, consolidation, accounting treatments, and close requirements

Support executive, Board, shareholder, lender, and management reporting

Oversee audit support, tax compliance, transfer pricing, and related global accounting activities

Lead implementation of new AI-driven financial reporting tools and other automation initiatives

Develop and improve global accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes

Manage and develop a Senior Accountant while providing leadership to global finance teams

The immediate priorities include resolving existing intercompany reconciliation issues, strengthening consolidation and financial reporting, and helping lead the implementation of new AI reporting technology.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

6+ years of progressive accounting, audit, consolidation, or financial reporting experience

Strong international consolidation and intercompany accounting experience

Experience working within a global or multinational organization

Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI experience strongly preferred

Strong interest in AI, automation, and modernizing financial reporting processes

CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred

Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred, but not required with strong global accounting experience

Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across countries and time zones

Why Join? Own global accounting and reporting for a company operating across 30+ countries

Opportunity to fix and take ownership of complex intercompany and consolidation processes

Play a key role in introducing AI-driven financial reporting tools and modernizing the finance function

Direct exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to manage and develop a Senior Accountant

Collaborative finance team with a leadership style that values ownership and autonomy

Four weeks of vacation from day one

Hybrid schedule with Fridays working from home