Lead Accountant

ASSA ABLOY•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

The Lead Accountant supports complex accounting activities within HID’s Global Accounting and Finance Shared Services team. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of account reconciliations, financial transactions, variance analyses, and month-end close activities. It applies accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to evaluate financial activity, identify issues, and recommend solutions. The position also supports audit preparation, general accounting, and the retrieval and analysis of financial information across multiple systems. Through independent ownership and collaboration, the Lead Accountant helps strengthen financial controls, improve accounting processes, and support timely, accurate financial reporting. This position is based in Austin, Texas. Applicants must already be legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country; immigration sponsorship and international relocation or remote work arrangements outside the hiring country are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply accounting and financial policies and procedures.
Ability to evaluate transactions and understand their financial impact.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience using Oracle, OneStream, or comparable financial systems.
Ability to work independently, own multiple concurrent priorities, and meet established deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to investigate complex issues and recommend solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, global environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant designation or equivalent professional accounting certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain assigned account reconciliations in accordance with established policies, escalate significant issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
Review contracts, orders, vouchers, and other transactions to ensure compliance with applicable accounting policies and procedures.
Perform root-cause analyses of month-over-month and year-over-year variances, identify drivers of unusual changes, and maintain supporting documentation.
Complete assigned activities within the two-day month-end close process and support the reconciliation review process.
Apply relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, when evaluating transactions and determining their financial impact.
Prepare audit schedules and respond to accounting and audit-related requests with accurate documentation and analysis.
Support accounting activities and collaborate with team members to address accounting issues.
Drive special projects with minimal direction while owning multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
Lead research into accounting issues and recommend practical solutions based on financial data, policies, and applicable accounting standards.
Retrieve and analyze current and historical financial data using Oracle, OneStream, Cubeware, Excel, and other applicable tools.