Global Lease Accountant

Overview

Aquent is proud to partner with a world-renowned technology innovator, a company celebrated for its relentless pursuit of excellence and its commitment to delighting customers on a global scale. This industry leader constantly pushes boundaries, setting new standards across its vast operations. In this pivotal accounting role, you will become an indispensable force, directly shaping the financial accuracy and compliance of an expansive international portfolio. Your expertise will not just process numbers; it will be instrumental in enabling robust financial reporting, driving strategic decision-making, and continuously enhancing financial processes across a complex global landscape, making a tangible impact on operations that touch millions of lives worldwide and upholding the highest standards of financial integrity for an industry giant.

About the Opportunity

This is a truly unique opportunity to leverage your accounting expertise on a global canvas, directly influencing financial accuracy and compliance across an immense international portfolio. You will be at the forefront, ensuring that every financial detail is precise, thereby empowering critical strategic decisions and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. Your contributions will directly bolster the financial integrity of a market leader, making a profound impact on global operations and reinforcing trust on an unprecedented scale.

What You’ll Do

• Manage comprehensive global lease accounting, encompassing the preparation, consolidation, and insightful analysis of lease disclosures in strict compliance with ASC 842. Apply critical thinking to interpret financial trends and demonstrate a deep understanding of lease activity, with occasional support for IFRS 16.
• Ensure impeccable financial accuracy by performing meticulous balance sheet reconciliations, posting precise journal entries, and rigorously executing SOX controls across numerous legal entities, consistently meeting all critical deadlines.
• Orchestrate the fiscal month-end close process through effective collaboration and partnership with domestic and international accounting and finance teams.
• Cultivate robust cross-functional relationships with key business stakeholders, technical and corporate accounting groups, and SOX PMO teams to foster seamless operations.
• Provide essential support for audit activities by assisting in the preparation and compilation of PBCs and IPE for external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Champion continuous process improvement by proactively identifying, planning, and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality, efficiency, and compliance of key deliverables.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Excellent proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Possession of a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, or an equivalent designation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ASC 842, ASC 840, IFRS 16, and Local GAAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools, such as Tableau or Dataiku.
• A highly effective team player who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Mature, driven, and capable of working independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial information effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A genuine passion for process improvement, actively championing innovation, eliminating non-value-added tasks, and driving operational efficiency.
• An ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• The capability to influence and successfully implement ideas within the company’s culture.
• A strong aptitude for identifying accounting irregularities and discrepancies.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and/or CPA certification.