EMEA Finance Director - London

Job Description

EMEA Accounting Director

Location: London, UK

Position Overview

We are looking for a Finance Controller who will be 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

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

Job Requirements

• 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience as a Controller. Experience must include working for a publicly traded company. International company experience is preferred.
• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance. Masters Degree in Accounting is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Chartered or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are required and a proven track record of such.
• 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.