Director, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Veolia•Paramus, NJ

2d•$169,000 - $198,000

About The Position

The Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting oversees internal and external financial reporting, technical accounting, and employee benefit plan accounting, including pension, other post-retirement benefits, and 401(k) plan accounting. The role partners with senior finance leadership to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with US GAAP and IFRS, timely resolution of complex accounting matters, and appropriate accounting and disclosure of employee benefit obligations. The successful candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong research and documentation skills, and an interest in digital innovation and process transformation. The Director leads the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting teams; oversees monthly and annual financial statements, management reporting, disclosures, reconciliations, and accounting policies; and provides guidance on day-to-day and emerging accounting issues. The role also coordinates actuarial valuations and plan asset information, oversees 401(k) plan financial statements, implements new accounting standards, researches complex transactions, supports internal controls and special projects, and develops team members.

Requirements

8 to 12 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
Demonstrated experience managing external financial reporting processes in a multi-entity environment under both US GAAP and IFRS.
Proven ability to conduct complex accounting research and document conclusions in well-structured technical accounting memoranda.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply complex accounting standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting information clearly to executive leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with external actuaries and plan asset managers to obtain, review, and validate key inputs for pension and benefit plan accounting.
Strong understanding of internal controls and ability to identify risks and key controls within the financial reporting process.
Ability to lead or support finance transformation and process improvement projects.
Ability to align financial reporting operations with organizational goals and drive long-term value.
Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships through communication and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is desired.
Master of Business Administration or CPA license is a plus.
Experience with PeopleSoft ERP, FCCS, or Blackline.
Big 4 public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and oversight to the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting teams, ensuring accurate and timely execution of activities.
Coordinate with external actuaries to obtain annual actuarial valuations, review key assumptions, and ensure valuation results are properly reflected in financial statements.
Communicate with plan asset managers to obtain year-end plan asset information, review investment performance, and ensure proper classification and fair value hierarchy disclosure of plan assets.
Oversee preparation and review of annual 401(k) plan financial statements.
Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations, including pension and benefit plan accounts, ensuring reconciling items are documented and resolved on time.
Provide accounting guidance on day-to-day transactions and emerging accounting issues raised by business units and finance partners.
Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries regarding accounting policies and standards.
Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
Lead preparation and review of annual financial statements and footnote disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
Oversee implementation of new accounting standards, including impact assessments, policy updates, and stakeholder communication.
Prepare and maintain accounting policy documentation aligned with applicable standards.
Research and document accounting treatments for complex, non-routine, or judgmental transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, new contracts, financing arrangements, and other significant business events, through formal technical accounting memoranda.
Support special projects and ad hoc analyses requested by senior finance leadership.
Support internal control self-assessment of the financial closing process.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports, establish development plans, and identify training and growth opportunities.