Head of Accounting, North America

As Head of Accounting North America, you will be responsible for delivering North America’s final accounting statements for around 21 legal entities, together with your team!

Sinch Finance department is currently going through a big transformation, which provides a great opportunity for you to have a significant impact, and make a mark, on Finance Operations and Sinch as a whole. Two of the projects that are ongoing are the implementation of a new global ERP system and creating a new process governance where you and your team will be heavily involved.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Operations North America, the role is based in the US, preferably at either our Chicago, IL or Plymouth, MN office location.

Responsibilities:

• Manage 5 direct reports and develop a positive and inclusive team culture
• Define and follow up on critical metrics and be responsible for identifying competency needs and planning competency development for the team
• Be accountable for delivering financial statements for the legal entities within the North America region, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Lead the monthly accounting activities (e.g., recording journal entries, intercompany eliminations, balance sheet variance analysis, income statement variance analysis, and account reconciliations) and ensure all revenues, expenses, and balance sheet items are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with IFRS
• Own and assist projects within the accounting scope related to finance ERP transformation
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Prepares monthly financial statements, management reporting package and other ad hoc reporting requirements
• Assists in establishing and maintaining the organization’s accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and explain variances to historical periods and forecast as applicable.
• Manage and coordinate preparation of internal and external audit schedules
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure information and resolve issues, including partnering with other groups (e.g. Billing and Collections, Network Cost, Engineering) as it relates to the preparation of accurate financial statements
• Coordinate responses to financial requests from Group Reporting
• Research and document complex and complicated accounting transactions applicable within the region to review with Group Accounting for final conclusions
• Drive the implementation of new policies and procedures as applicable to meet changing business demands

• Degree in Bachelor's, preferrable Accounting
• 10+ of industry accounting experience, telecommunications preferable, with 3-5 years of public accounting experience
• 5+ years experience managing a team of at least 4 direct reports
• 3+ years as an assistant controller or controller preferred
• Experience working in an accounting department of a global company
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, inclusive of strong multi-tasking skills and a focus on meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt the content and language to the audience
• Experience in accelerating the monthly close process
• Experience with ERP implementations
• Extensive work experience in accounting and financial statements, preferably with experience in developing final account processes, as well as creating new routines and processes with shown good results
• Experience of leading ERP transformation, and projects
• Leadership experience
• Experience in a global complex company, preferably listed company
• Must be located in either Central or Eastern Standard Time Zone
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written skills

Our Values

At Sinch we “Dream Big”, “Win Together”, “Keep it simple” and “Make it Happen”. These values are our foundation for fostering an environment where diversity of thinking, skills and experiences are embraced, delivering innovation and better business results.

Bring your authentic self to Sinch

Here at Sinch we embrace diversity and work to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. No matter who you are, you'll be able to explore new career and growth options - sharing your voice, building your path and making it happen with us.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered to join our team regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

Our Hiring Process

At Sinch, we are committed to following a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and non-discriminatory. We use pre-employment assessment to create an inclusive application experience to help foster diverse and high performing teams.

Even if you do not meet all job requirements, don't let that stop you from considering Sinch for the next step in your career. We are always looking for people that could help us pioneer the way the world communicates.

• STAY HEALTHY: We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.
• CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counseling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.
• SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.
• TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.
• PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.
• WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you’re the most productive and successful. It’s what you do, not where you work, that matters.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $139,859 - $174,824. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for bonus. This role will be accepting applications until December 20th, 2024 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.