Job Description
BuzzFeed
The Role:
BuzzFeed is currently looking for a Director of International Accounting with exceptional communication, technology, analytical and management skills. The Director of International Accounting will be responsible for managing all aspects of the international accounting function, including the management of international accountants, timely reporting of financials for our international subsidiaries, and variance analytic work. The Director of International Accounting will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all global statutory reporting requirements, reconciliation to GAAP, and financial statements, footnotes for proper global consolidation. The role will report into the SVP, Global Controller.
The ideal candidate is comfortable in a dynamic environment, will bring energy and passion and will not be afraid to roll up their sleeves to tackle challenging assignments.
You Will:
• Responsible for the preparation of accurate subsidiary financial statements, statutory and US GAAP mandates
• Oversee the international accounting team to ensure all accounting support is accurate for the closing of the books monthly
• Work with business stakeholders to improve accuracy and timeliness of inputs for financial statement close process
• Analyze methodology and ensure international calculations and financial statement rollups are consistent with US
• Streamline accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency as well as be responsible for process improvement and an international control environment
• Ensure journal entries are correctly calculated and posted, including but not limited to proper treatment of foreign currency translation accounting
• Ensure international payroll is properly processed and accounted for
• Facilitate with filing and gathering supporting documentation for VAT / GST returns
• Serve as main point person for all items that are international accounting related
• Produce ad hoc reports and variance analyses as needed
• Develop and track key KPIs to support Financial Planning and Analysis team and therefore analysis of financial data
You Have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting
• 7+ years experience in Accounting
• Worked at Big 4 Accounting Firm and/or Public Company
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of IFRS/GAAP
• Self-starter, independently motivated, leads oneself and others
All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board (https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed's practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d88mp9-35-175-172-94-42 in your application.