Director, Financial Reporting (Hybrid)

About the position

You will be the Director of Financial Reporting for North America Experian Corporate Finance. You will report to the SVP Controller, and lead a team, develop talent, and cultivate an inclusive environment. This is a hybrid position, working from our North America Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive internal controls across all accounting areas, including revenue recognition, inventory management, cash handling, and fixed assets.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential control weaknesses and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor adherence to internal controls through periodic reviews, audits, and testing procedures.
• Investigate and address any control deficiencies promptly.
• Lead on multiple technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, lease accounting, capitalization of software, asset impairment and purchase accounting.
• Lead UK SOX implementation in North America.
• Create new accounting policies and manage compliance with existing policies.
• Lead internal and external audits partnering with several departments.
• Prepare financial statements and apply consolidation rules.
• Manage acquisition and integrations with multiple teams.
• Review complex account reconciliations.
• Evaluate monthly operating cash flow.
• Lead several ad hoc projects including system implementations.
• Partner with the leadership team of all Corp functions and departments on critical financial accounting matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Must have experience in US SOX environment.
• People leadership experience and a history of building teams.
• Previous experience collaborating with senior executives.
• Experience partnering with the business to deliver financial outcomes.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays.