This position will report to the Assistant Global Corporate Controller.
Key Activities, Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Oversee the accounting for Internally developed software projects, including capitalization assessments, cost tracking and useful life evaluations
- Strong US GAAP knowledge, especially ASC 350-40 (software), ASC 360 (fixed assets) and ASC 842 (leases)
- Establish and maintain policies and controls for software development cost identification, classification and stage-based accounting
- Partner with Engineering, Product and IT to validate project statuses, upcoming releases and development milestones
- Oversee the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking and disposals
- Maintain capitalization thresholds and policies to ensure consistent application across the Company
- Partner with Facilities and Procurement to ensure timely and accurate recording of asset additions and retirements
- Ensure fixed asset subledger integrity and oversee ongoing process improvements
- Oversee the accounting for operating and finance leases in compliance with ASC 842, including ROU asset and lease liability recognition, remeasurements and modifications
- Review new contracts and amendments to assess lease classification, embedded lease considerations and term assumptions
- Collaborate with Legal, Procurement and Facilities to ensure completeness of the lease population and timely capture of contract changes
- Maintain and enhance processes with lease administration systems and ensure accurate monthly reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for all assigned areas, adhering to strict deadlines
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, rollforwards and flux analyses
- Support financial statement disclosure preparation related to IDSW, fixed assets and leases
- Support external audits, acting as the primary liaison for areas of responsibility
- Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including documentation, control design and operating effectiveness
- Evaluate existing processes and drive automation, system enhancements and best practice workflows
- Support system integrations related to fixed assets, project accounting and lease management tools
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies
- Manage and mentor a team of hub accountants, providing training, guidance and performance feedback
- Contribute to process-improvement initiatives (e.g., ERP enhancements) by leveraging technology that could automate or speed up internal processes