Controller, International Accounting

Title: International Accounting Consultant (Director or Senior Manager)
Company: Financial ServicesIndustry
Compensation: $90-100/hr (DOE)

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented International Accounting Consultant to support several international accounting and reconciliation projects across multiple global entities. This role will focus on complex account reconciliations, data analysis, equity compensation accounting, VAT-related reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and an auditor's mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile international entity financials to ERPand investigate discrepancies across multiple global locations.

• Analyze local statutory reporting and underlying accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and support data cleanup efforts across large datasets.

• Review and analyze equity compensation transactions, including RSUs and ESPP activity, across multiple entities.

• Assist with consolidation-related accounting analysis and intercompany reporting.

• Support VAT and indirect tax reporting projects by gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data.

• Work with international finance teams to understand reporting requirements, currency impacts, and accounting treatments.

• Create organized workbooks, supporting documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve future reporting and reconciliation processes.

• Ensure workpapers are audit-ready, properly documented, and compliant with US GAAP.

Required:

• CPA license.

• Extensive experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, and data validation.

• Ability to investigate accounting issues, document conclusions, and create sustainable processes.

• Experience working with ERP systems

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-currency accounting and foreign currency translation.

• Exposure to international accounting environments and global entity reporting.

• Background supporting audit, consolidation, equity compensation, or indirect tax projects.