Leia is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to join our team as Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Your leading responsibility will revolve around guaranteeing the precision, reliability, and effectiveness of our financial processes, alongside spearheading the formulation and execution of accounting policies, protocols, and frameworks.

• Oversee all aspects of the company’s accounting function, including financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements, managing through direct, matrixed and outsourced organizations.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Develop and implement scalable management controls and processes, accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Operations, to address accounting issues, resolve complex transactions, and support business initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and service providers, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and tax requirements.
• Manage the annual audit process, ensuring collaboration with external auditors and successful audit results and compliance
• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of a locally outsourced Shared Services GL department, including AP, AR and general ledger activities
• Lead preparation of the monthly consolidated group reporting package, including performing reconciliations and preparing commentary across all financial statements
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns and ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through annual reporting
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team, providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster growth and engagement
• Partner and collaborate with FP&A for annual, quarterly, and monthly financial review, forecasting and budgeting processes

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance accounting or related field; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive Accounting experience, preferably public accounting with at least 2 years of management experience
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, accounting policies, financial systems, procedures, and internal controls
• Demonstrate the ability to build relationships with key business leaders, external auditors and the audit committee
• Excellent financial and analytical abilities
• Advanced MS Office skills (Power Point, Excel, and Word)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Exhibits strong teamwork and collaboration skills