Director of US Accounting Operations

Join Liberty Blume as the Director of US Accounting Operations. In this role, you will establish and lead our US-based accounting operations, build a high-performing team, and manage key customer relationships. You will also drive continuous improvement and innovation, work closely with technology and transformation teams, and ensure compliance with US requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing organization.

• Establish, lead, and scale Liberty Blume’s US-based accounting operations, building a team accountable for delivering high-quality accounting and reporting services.
• Own the US accounting service from transition and mobilization through to day-to-day delivery, ensuring customers receive the service they require.
• Manage operational delivery that exceeds contractual and customer expectations, creating a culture of customer focus and continuous improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Significant progressive experience leading accounting functions
• Ability to think strategically and execute operationally
• Strong customer and stakeholder leadership, with the judgement and credibility to influence senior finance executives and resolve escalated issues
• Interest in the integration of technological developments and operational execution
• Strong knowledge of internal control over financial reporting and SOX requirements, including control design, documentation, audit support and remediation
• Proven experience transitioning and onboarding accounting services or customers, with accountability for mobilisation and stable business-as-usual delivery
• Deep, current knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying technical accounting judgement to complex transactions and reporting matters
• Track record of improving service quality in an operationally focused environment
• Deep experience working with or inside complex finance organizations
• Ability to navigate in a fast-growing organization
• Active CPA licence, or equivalent accounting qualification with substantial US accounting leadership experience
• This role requires someone who embraces the opportunity working in a dynamic environment that will provide opportunities to expand your skillset
• Big Four or other major public accounting experience
• Experience in a technology-enabled managed services, shared services or outsourcing environment
• Experience supporting SEC registrants, public-company reporting or multinational groups reporting under both US GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, foreign currency, intercompany accounting and other accounting areas relevant to complex service organisations
• Experience with ERP transformation, workflow automation, data analytics and AI-enabled finance processes
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field