Director of International Accounting at Vaco, LLC

Columbus, OH 43219

About the Job

Overview: Our client, a leader in the architecture and engineering sector, is seeking an International Accounting Director to manage their global accounting operations and oversee international tax compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cash flow planning, financial modeling, and international tax issues, and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cash flow planning and management to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
Prepare financial projections and budgets, and monitor performance against them.
Oversee project maintenance and accounting to ensure accurate tracking of costs and revenues.
Conduct tax planning and research to optimize tax strategies and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
Address international tax issues, including transfer pricing, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Oversee intercompany and consolidation accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting across all entities.
Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and international tax regulations.
Proven experience in cash flow planning, financial modeling, and forecasting.
Expertise in financial projections and budgeting.
Familiarity with project maintenance and accounting in the construction sector.
Experience with intercompany and consolidation accounting.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the construction or engineering sector.
Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.