Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Director, Group Accounting & Reporting

Location: Dublin, Ireland

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a Director, Group Accounting & Reporting. This role will lead the team responsible for the consolidated group management and public reporting for ICON plc in accordance with both US GAAP & IFRS. 

ICON plc is a NASDAQ listed, Irish headquartered group.  This is a great opportunity to join and play a key role in ICON’s global finance team.  We have in excess of 1,000 team members in our global finance team.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of group annual reports under both US GAAP & IFRS

• Preparation and reporting of quarterly financial reporting to the stock exchange under US GAAP

• Preparation and reporting of monthly consolidated group management information for the leadership team

• Preparation of quarterly Audit Committee materials and other ad hoc Board materials as required

• Leading the group’s assessment and approach to any complex accounting issues, coordinating with external advisors as necessary

• Leading impact assessment & response implementation of any new accounting/legislative or other changes.

• Key relationship and liaison for group audit process and play a leading role in resolution of any matters arising

• Performing and reporting group wide balance sheet reviews

• Leading response to any financial reporting regulatory correspondence

• Working with and supporting business unit and shared service finance colleagues on evaluating accounting impact of any accounting issues as they arise

• Working with group tax and treasury teams in on-going reviews of group structure

• Supporting legal & commercial finance teams in any ad hoc finance arrangements

• Leading pre-deal reviews of accounting implications of potential acquisition targets

• Key role in post-deal acquisition integration

• Leading the team responsible for various statutory financial statements & audit processes

• Ensuring compliance with responsibilities as a NASDAQ listed group around internal control over financial reporting (SOX)

• Supervision and direction of the team, including but not limited to, assignment of responsiblities and deadlines, review of key deliverables, and development of staff.

We are looking for:

• A Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience

• Experience working with or within a multinational, PLC group (in industry or practice).

• Ability to work effectively with people at various levels of the organization up to and including Executive leadership

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Robust critical thinking skills

• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with the capability to lead, motivate and develop a team of professional staff

The role is designated for hybrid working basis. Candidates should be located within a reasonable commute to the Dublin office in Leopardstown and able to spend at least 20 hours per week in the office.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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