Director, International Accounting
Buzzfeed
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Full Time Job
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
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At BuzzFeed, you can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
• Plenty of snacks (healthy and indulgent), catered lunches, beverages, etc..
BuzzFeed is the world's leading tech-powered media company, with a cross-platform news and entertainment network that reaches hundreds of millions of people globally. The company aims to spread truth and joy across the internet by producing articles, lists, quizzes, videos, original series; lifestyle content through brands including Tasty, the world's largest social food network; original reporting and investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News; strategic partnerships, licensing and product development through BuzzFeed Marketing; and original productions across broadcast, cable, SVOD, film and digital platforms for BuzzFeed Studios.
BuzzFeed is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.