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Finance Director - Revenue
 
Location: Dublin 18
 
ICON plc, a leading Contract Research Organisation, employing approximately 13,500 employees across 97 offices in 38 countries, seeks an experienced and highly motivated Finance Director – Revenue to join its Finance Department at its Leopardstown Global HQ.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Ireland’s leading Plc’s and top 5 global CRO.
 
The Role
 
As Finance Director for Revenue, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution as well as the ongoing evolution and improvement of ICON’s global revenue cycle. You will control and report on ICON’s revenue accurately on a monthly basis and aid the VP Finance/Business Leadership in the decision making process through the provision of financial analysis and will also analyse revenue accounting impacts and implement new revenue accounting policies.
 
Role responsibilities include:
  • Ensure that the correct operational controls, reporting procedures, and systems for revenue recognition are in place throughout ICON.
  • Lead the development of best practice and relevant accounting standards, policies and procedures, creating meaningful impact at all levels where appropriate.
  • Maintain and build an organisation that appreciates the criticality of strong revenue accounting practices, ensuring high levels of governance and compliance, particularly with regard to SOX processes.
  • Manage the annual audit and quarterly reviews and the SOX testing process.
  • Collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to develop, challenge and continually improve processes and systems aligned with revenue recognition
  • Develop and implement appropriate revenue recognition practices & policies throughout the business to ensure accounting, financial and operating reports accurately reflect the financial results of the business and provide reliable information to all stakeholders.
  • Manage the monthly and quarterly revenue reporting close process to strict deadlines ensuring integrity and accuracy of the information reported
  • Lead, motivate and develop the revenue recognition team with a strong focus on coaching and recognising opportunities for development in order to achieve KPIs
  • Proactively use the Performance Management Process as a means to support resource planning within your team.
  • Develop and monitor key business target setting and performance improvement indicators in conjunction with the VP Finance.
Experience & Knowledge Requirements:
  • Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA/ CPA/ CIMA.
  • 10+ years’ post qualification experience, of financial accounting, revenue recognition or audit experience, with a minimum of eight years in a management capacity.
  • Comprehensive and technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP software revenue recognition rules, including deep understanding of new revenue standards (ASC 606).
  • Experienced in a range of finance disciplines including corporate finance, regulatory reporting, taxation and treasury.
  • Leadership in all technical finance matters through building ICON’s ‘centre of excellence’ for revenue recognition; continually aligning this function with the emerging needs of the business.
  • Multi-skilled professional comfortable working with all levels of the organization.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
 
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. 
 
We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.  Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage. We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   
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