Finance director us gaap / sox

Job Title: Finance Director (US GAAP & SOX)Location: BirminghamPackage: £100,000- £130,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent

Please Note Before Applying - This is office based 5 days per week initially

Job Summary

Control of the financial environment for the UK Group accounting function

Reporting to the International Controller and aligned to the UK ELT

This role will manage a finance team of circa 10 staff and will reporting for 4 trading entities.

General Background Needed

* University degree
* CPA/CA
* 10+ years experience
* Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
* US public company experience

Functional Knowledge

* Recognised accounting qualification
* Relevant industry experience preferred
* Detailed knowledge of accounting for statutory accounts within the UK
* Practical experience of direct and indirect tax
* Working knowledge of US GAAP
* Significant experience of accounting at a management level
* Well developed IT system skills
* Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley control environment
* In depth knowledge of accounting process management
* Sound knowledge of project management and execution of multiple projects
* In depth knowledge and understanding of interpreting management information reports

Key responsibilities