Accounting Advisory, Assistant Manager - Dublin/Atlanta, Dublin
Client: CRH
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: affb6deb236b
Job Views: 3
Posted: 24.01.2025
Expiry Date: 10.03.2025
Job Description:
About CRH
We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
Position Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a highly respected team within the Group Finance function at a particularly important time for CRH as the Group has fully transitioned its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange (‘NYSE’). The Accounting Advisory team is the Group’s U.S. GAAP & IFRS accounting function, partnering with senior stakeholders across a range of teams in CRH Group, CRH divisional offices and the operations to provide practical solutions to accounting complexities.
The Accounting Advisory Team forms part of the External Reporting function at CRH and is a high performing team with a diverse range of backgrounds, skills, and experience. The opportunity is for an assistant manager role, as a key senior member of the Accounting Advisory Team, supporting the managers with more complex tasks and projects and acting as a coach and mentor to junior members of the team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Involved in developing the Group accounting manual under U.S. GAAP/IFRS;
* Contributing to the team’s quarterly external reporting tasks;
* Coaching and mentoring junior team members;
* Resolving U.S. GAAP/IFRS accounting queries with colleagues;
* Involved in presenting accounting matters to a range of teams across the Group;
* Involved in assessing the U.S. GAAP/IFRS accounting implications of potential transactions;
* Acting as a business partner to different functions across the Group;
* Supporting newly acquired businesses to align with U.S. GAAP, IFRS and CRH’s accounting policies;
* Driving continuous process improvement initiatives.
Key Characteristics
* Very good financial, accounting, and analytical skills;
* Team player who brings enthusiasm with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Willingness to take ownership of assigned workstreams;
* Good interpersonal, organisational, and influencing skills;
* Confidence to address and withstand challenges while maintaining positive relationships;
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral;
* Organisational skills to manage multiple deliverables;
* Enjoy building partnerships and working collaboratively.
Experience / Education
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or related field;
* Qualified accountant with a strong financial accounting background (U.S. CPA preferred);
* Minimum 5 years of PQE;
* Strong working knowledge of accounting standards under U.S. GAAP;
* Prior experience working with a U.S. listed company reporting under U.S. GAAP preferred;
* Experience in business combinations, financial instruments, consolidation, and divestment accounting advantageous.
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Highly competitive salary package.
Comprehensive secondary benefits.
Significant contribution to your pension plan.
Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes.
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.
Connect your future to CRH
We encourage you to apply if you feel this role is a fit for you.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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