EMEA Finance Director - London

Fortinet, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Job Description

EMEA Accounting Director

Location: London, UK

Position Overview:
We are looking for a Finance Controller who is responsible for protecting the assets of the company, and leading all financial controls, reporting, and compliance on an EMEA wide basis. The successful individual will direct the financial control and accounting policies and procedures at Fortinet and partner effectively across departments to facilitate effective use of ERP and Business Intelligent tools.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leadership regarding financial controls, financial reporting, and compliance. Manages a team and oversees all daily accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and all internal controls.
2. Works on continuing process improvements and productivity improvements for the Accounting team, ensuring compliance with and development of internal controls, standard operating procedure builds, and development of more real-time business information.
3. Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements including forecasting, cash flow analysis, quarterly, and year-end reporting. Reviews all key reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
4. Supervises financial audits of both internal and external auditors including financial, SOX, and tax audits.

Job Requirements:

1. 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience as a Controller. Experience must include working for a publicly traded company. International company experience is preferred.
2. Bachelors in Accounting or Finance. Masters Degree in Accounting is an asset.
3. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Chartered or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
4. Strong leadership and people management skills are required and a proven track record of such.
5. Drives for results, proactive problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Ability to interact with people of all levels and across departments.