Posted:
11/19/2024, 4:56:38 AM
Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ⋅ North Carolina, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Notes to applicants:
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The Senior Associate – Accounting, Reporting & Controls is a senior role within the Finance department and will lead the development, implementation and maintenance of global accounting policies, processes and controls that are compliant with GAAP, IFRS and other applicable regulatory standards globally. This role must be able to independently address a wide variety of technical accounting and reporting issues while also exhibiting superior leadership skills and problem-solving ability. The successful candidate will have external audit experience in a large public accounting firm and / or experience applying accounting, reporting and internal controls in a global organization.
Responsibilities
Manage the external reporting function for Dimensional’s global investment advisor and broker dealer entities
Implement process improvements and automation related to the consolidation and financial reporting cycle
Analyze corporate initiatives and complex transactions to ensure accounting implications of actions being considered are understood by the decision makers
Manage multiple financial projects simultaneously and achieve objectives within specified deadlines
Identify, research and resolve reporting and technical accounting issues
Assess the impact of new accounting standards and reporting governance standards and lead the development of related implementation strategies as required
Oversee the design, monitoring and maintenance of financial controls consistent with Sarbanes Oxley standards
Serve as a key contact to external auditors related to periodic operational and financial statement audits
Leads periodic training sessions, including debriefing senior management on new technical developments
Qualifications
Bachelor or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting or finance experience
CPA with experience in public accounting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and international accounting principles
Strong knowledge of PCAOB and other internal control requirements
Demonstrated experience managing high-performing teams
Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines
Superior problem-solving ability
Excellent communication, critical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to balance attention to detail while still seeing the big picture
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience developing processes that leverage the benefits of an ERP system
Preferred Qualifications:
Global asset management industry experience
Financial reporting experience with non-US investment advisor regulators
3+ years of SEC experience, including SOX related compliance and testing
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, or similar enterprise software systems
Experience managing SOC-1 audits
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Website: https://dimensional.com/
Headquarter Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1981