Join to apply for the Financial Controller - EMEA South role at Docusign PartnersCompany OverviewDocusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify people’s lives. With intelligent agreement management, Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now, these were disconnected from business systems of record, costing businesses time, money, and opportunity. Using Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management platform, companies can create, commit, and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).What you'll doThis role involves overall responsibility for the accounting for a number of Docusign entities in EMEA with a focus on the monthly and quarterly close processes including the review of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. Docusign France is the most significant of these companies. It will also involve overall responsibility for the statutory accounting for these entities.Candidates should have experience with monthly close processes, preferably in a US-headquartered multinational, as well as a strong understanding of both US GAAP and IFRS. Experience of French GAAP would be highly beneficial. In depth knowledge of large company ERP systems (Oracle/SAP) is required as is a demonstrable ability to drive change in the form of automation and standardisation. Attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under strict deadlines as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment is critical.This position reports to the Director EMEA Accounting Operations.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all accounting activity for Docusign’s subsidiaries in France, Egypt, Sweden, Italy and SpainLead month-end and quarter-end US GAAP close for the assigned DocuSign entities through management of the close process and review of journals and balance sheet reconciliationsEnsure SOX compliance for assigned entitiesManage the preparation and timely filing of statutory accounts for Docusign’s subsidiaries in France, Egypt, Sweden, Italy and SpainOversee billing, collections and revenue recognition for the French entity and ensure that all activities are timely and accurateReview and approve POs, invoices and payments as required across assigned companiesReview and approve outputs of the payroll department for assigned entities as required and take responsibility for payroll accountingEnsure the Managing Director for Docusign France and the France Workers Council are adequately supportedManage a geographically dispersed team and ensure that they have clear priorities, adequate guidance and are suitably challengedAct as point of escalation for any accounting/finance issues arising in assigned companiesComplete other duties and special projects as assignedJob DesignationRemote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time. (Twice a month in-office and designated meetings)What you bringBasic QualificationsRecognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other similar international accounting qualification)Minimum 7 years post qualification accounting experience in industryExperience in a US headquartered, US GAAP reporting, public company.Experience driving process improvement and standardisation in a corporate ERP environment (SAP/Oracle)Highly proficient in Excel/Google SheetsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience of people managementExperience working in a multi-currency environmentPreferred QualificationsBusiness-related degreeKnowledge of French GAAPLife at DocusignDocusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees, customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen, be honest, and try our best to do what’s right, every day. At Docusign, everything is equal.We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, to be heard, to exchange ideas openly, to build lasting relationships, and to do the work of their life. Best of all, you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do, because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that, you’ll be loved by us, our customers, and the world in which we live.AccommodationDocusign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, during the application process, please contact us at accommodations@docusign.com.If you experience any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process please get in touch with our Talent organization at taops@docusign.com for assistance.
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