Job Description

As our

Principal Specialist, Global Technical Accounting & Policy (m/f/d)

, you'll be acting as a dynamic and experienced accounting leader to establish and lead a newly created global function focused on accounting standardization, technical guidance, and policy governance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance Transformation, this role will be responsible for developing a global accounting policy framework, building a Center of Excellence for technical accounting matters, and providing expert advisory across IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and local GAAPs.

What you will do

Develop and implement a comprehensive global accounting manual to standardize policies and procedures across all regions. Implement a governance model for accounting policy changes and compliance tracking. Partner with regional finance teams and controllers to roll out global accounting policies effectively. Lead a centralized function that serves as the company's primary resource for technical accounting guidance. Develop best-practice accounting templates, tools, and guidance materials for global finance teams. Provide on-demand advisory for accounting treatments, structuring transactions, and addressing complex financial reporting issues. Conduct technical research and assess the impact of IFRS and local GAAP differences across key jurisdictions. Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and whitepapers to support conclusions. Monitor updates from IASB, FASB, PCAOB, and local standards to provide training and thought leadership to regional finance teams and senior leaders. Establish an accounting governance framework to ensure policy adherence and consistency. Partner with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and industry bodies to maintain best-in-class accounting standards. Lead quarterly technical accounting updates for the global finance organization. Support M&A due diligence and integration, providing accounting expertise on deal structures and post-merger/divestment accounting considerations. Collaborate with finance transformation teams to enhance reporting efficiencies through technology and automation.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent certification required. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred. Multiple years of technical accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate accounting in a multinational organization. Deep IFRS expertise with the ability to research and as well as multiple local GAAP frameworks across regions (e.g., Europe, APAC, Africa, LATAM). Strong track record of developing and implementing global accounting policies in a decentralized or multi-entity business structure. Experience working in highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, technology) is a plus. * Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and influence decision-making.