Job Title: Director, Group Accounting & Reporting
About Us
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence.
We welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
The Role
This role will be responsible for ensuring we comply with our public reporting obligations in accordance with both US GAAP & IFRS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Consultation and advice on group annual reports under both US GAAP & IFRS
* Review and approval of quarterly financial reporting to the stock exchange under US GAAP
* Consultation and advice on ad hoc accounting issues that arise in a group of the complexity and scale of ICON Plc
* Input to technical analysis supporting quarterly Audit Committee materials and other ad hoc Board materials as required
* Leading the group's assessment and approach to complex accounting issues, coordinating with external advisors as necessary
* Leading impact assessment & response implementation of new accounting/legislative or other changes
* A key relationship and liaison for group audit process and play a leading role in resolution of any matters arising
* Leading response to any financial reporting regulatory correspondence
* Working with business unit and shared service finance colleagues on evaluating accounting impact of any accounting issues as they arise
* Working with group tax and treasury teams in ongoing reviews of group structure
* Supporting legal & commercial finance teams in any ad hoc finance arrangements
* Leading pre-deal reviews of accounting implications of potential acquisition targets
* Consulting with teams responsible for various statutory financial statements & audit processes
* Ensuring compliance with responsibilities as a NASDAQ listed group around internal control over financial reporting (SOX)
Requirements
We are looking for:
* A Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience
* Experience working with or within a multinational, PLC group (in industry or practice).
* Ability to work effectively with people at various levels of the organization up to and including Executive leadership
* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
* Robust critical thinking skills
* Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with the capability to lead, motivate and develop a team of professional staff
What We Offer
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits designed to be competitive within each country and focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
* Varying annual leave entitlements
* A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
* Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
* Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
* Life assurance
* Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We're dedicated to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.