European Accounting Manager

This position is an opportunity to join our Global Controllership team. Thoughtworks is seeking an European Accounting Manager to partner in overseeing the Europe region. This role will be responsible for driving immediate impact with the monthly financial close process, technical accounting matters and rolling out internal controls. A successful applicant will be ACA or ACCA Qualified with relevant accounting experience and will be expected to proactively identify risks and opportunities from an accounting point of view and work cross-functionally with members of the country and global finance teams to implement solutions. Additionally, the candidate will have experience with USGAAP and IFRS.This position will be based in London, England and report to the Europe Controller, assisting in overseeing the Europe Controllership Team. Additionally, this role will work closely with the Europe Financial Planning & Analysis team and collaborate with our shared service teams in Brazil, China and India.Job responsibilitiesAdvise and lead research on complex technical accounting issues with an emphasis on revenue recognitionPartner with the Europe Controllership and Financial Planning & Analysis team on the management of month-end close to review work completed by the teams working to tight deadlines. Activities include but are not limited to: balance sheet reconciliation overview and flux analysis, regional income statement review, and review of variance analysis of actual results to forecast & plan.Provide financial accounting input and overview for quarterly forecasting.Cultivate relationships and expand networks with external consultants, facilitating effective coordination of their services to ensure alignment of the local statutory financials in our diverse European countries with their respective local standards.Oversee the timelines for all local statutory filings for all European entities.Lead the local statutory audits, including ensuring audit readiness and timely responses to audit requests and preparation of draft financial statements.Assist the Global Controllership team with the development and implementation of robust internal controls working with the local finance and change management teams to action business changes as necessary with a particular emphasis on revenue controls.Own key SOX controls around financial reporting.Collaborate with the Global Controllership team to create, implement and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures that will ensure accurate and timely financial statements and audit(s).Review transfer pricing calculations and manage intercompany payables and receivables.Monitor overdue receivables and days-sales-outstanding to ensure proper accounting and provide support and local accounting advice to the India Shared Services Team.Job qualificationsTechnical SkillsACA or ACCA Qualified7+ years of accounting experience with a strong financial control backgroundWorking knowledge of US GAAP ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Lease AccountingExperience working in and/or auditing US GAAP companiesInternal control knowledge and ability to identify fraud risk factors in the businessPublic company or SOX 404 compliance experienceProfessional SkillsKnowledge of equity reporting and tax an advantageBonus: familiar with PeopleSoft Financials and Certinia (formerly known as FinancialForce )Other things to knowLearning & DevelopmentThere is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.About ThoughtworksThoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.#LI-Remote
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