Sr Director, Global Accounting

Waters Corporation•Milford, MA

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Accounting to lead the global accounting of our recently announced transaction with BD into our financial systems and processes. This role is responsible for ensuring a seamless financial close integration, maintaining compliance with global accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS), and driving cross-functional alignment across regions, business units, and shared services. This role will report into the Vice President, Global Controller of Waters Corporation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical accounting expertise, strong project leadership skills, and proven experience managing complex acquisition integrations across global entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA or Chartered Accountant designation required
12+ years of progressive accounting experience in both public accounting (Big 4) and corporate controllership, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Significant experience with large-scale acquisitions and post-merger integration in a global public company environment.
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS, purchase accounting (ASC 805), and consolidation.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex, high-visibility projects.
Strong ERP and financial reporting systems knowledge (e.g., SAP).
Strong Controllership, Technical accounting, SEC reporting, and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

Lead the global accounting and financial reporting integration of a large-scale acquisition.
Define and execute a comprehensive accounting integration plan, including financial close processes, reporting structures, controls, and policies.
Collaborate with M&A, Finance, IT, and Operations to align on Day 1 readiness, purchase accounting, and post-close transformation milestones.
Oversee the transition of acquired entities into the company’s ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP).
Evaluate and align chart of accounts, accounting policies, and financial processes across acquired and existing businesses.
Become the key point of contact for the accounting and financial reporting responsibilities under the TSA.
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation into corporate reporting.
Monitor and ensure compliance with US GAAP
Lead preparation and review of acquisition-related disclosures and ensure financial information needed from the acquired entities is properly reflected in the consolidated disclosures for external reporting (10-K, 10-Q, etc.).
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Audit teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
Work with our Director of Internal Controls on the design and implementation of internal control frameworks (SOX) for newly integrated entities.
Support internal and external audit activities related to acquisition and integration.
Drive process standardization and improvement initiatives to enhance control environment and operational efficiency.