Job summary
Lead and oversee technical accounting research pre-transaction advisory and global statutory audits. Provide strategic guidance on US GAAP and IFRS initiatives ensuring accurate financial reporting. Mentor team members and manage quarterly close deliverables. Extensive experience in public accounting and strong leadership skills required.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee broad US GAAP (and IFRS) technical accounting research memos SOX documentation and audit support for complex transactions. Provide strategic guidance on US GAAP pre-transaction advisory services to global functions including Tax Legal Revenue Team FP&A and Corporate Development on business combination transactions large complex deals regulatory matters non-routine transactions and trigger events. Monitor and analyze IFRS US GAAP and SEC initiatives performing sensitivity analysis on how new developments may impact the business and financial statements. Drive the maintenance of our US GAAP (and IFRS) accounting policy manual and design accounting processes and procedures for US GAAP (and IFRS) reporting. Ensure the accuracy of IFRS to US GAAP differences collaborating with stakeholders in Global Tax and Controllership. Oversee global statutory audit and tax transactions such as legal entity rationalization process and local statutory filing compliance. Lead various projects tasked to the VP Accounting Advisory & Policy to improve worldwide financial reporting processes. Mentor and develop team members within the larger Global Controllership group. Manage and ensure timely delivery of AAP quarterly close deliverables including SEC disclosures and audit support.
Certifications Required
CPA or CA with IFRS and/or US GAAP certification from a reputable firm
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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