About Ancestry:
When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records, over 3 million subscribers and over 23 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families.
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We are looking for a Finance Manager to work as part of the International Finance Team at our International HQ in Dublin. This role is a 12-month maternity cover fixed-term contract reporting to the International Senior Finance Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the general ledger, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with both US GAAP and local financial reporting standards. We offer flexible working to all our employees.
What you will do...
Review general ledger journals across international markets during month-end close.
Manage and develop one direct report.
Manage complex marketing accruals, including variance analysis vs forecast.
Ensure accurate and complete accounting records in collaboration with stakeholders.
Perform and review multi-currency balance sheet reconciliations using FloQast.
Execute month-end close processes in line with internal controls and US GAAP.
Present month-end variance analysis to senior finance leaders.
Manage local statutory audits across international entities.
Oversee designated payroll processes and review other regional payrolls for accuracy.
Support internal and external audits, owning assigned areas.
Maintain process documentation and internal controls.
Who you are...
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, US GAAP, SOX).
Experience in auditing and people management.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.
Experience with Oracle GL (R11/R12) is desirable.
Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
Ancestry offers flexible working, pension, health and dental options, a monthly wellness bonus, a free Ancestry subscription, 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata), and Christmas period time off.
Additional Information:
Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, civil status, family status, membership of the Traveller community, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or adjustment to support you during the interview process, please notify the recruiter.
All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.
Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.
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What We Do
Ancestry is the global leader in family history and consumer genomics. Every day, around the world, we help curious people like you embark on journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 40 billion records from more than 80 countries and 23+ million people in our growing DNA network, Ancestry helps customers discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. For 40 years, we’ve built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing their story.
Why Work With Us
When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. We believe that by discovering the struggles and triumphs of our past, we can foster deeper bonds and more meaningful connections among families and communities.
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