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Head of Financial Reporting
Location: London, Liverpool Street (Hybrid working available)
Our client is a dual FTSE and US-listed energy group operating across a complex international footprint. Following continued growth, investment and strategic expansion, the business is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead its global reporting and technical accounting function. This is a high-profile leadership role with significant exposure to executive leadership, the Board, investors, auditors and external advisors.
The successful candidate will take ownership of US GAAP reporting, technical accounting matters, SEC reporting requirements and financial reporting governance across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Group's financial reporting function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of all external reporting requirements.
- Take ownership of technical accounting matters, including US GAAP interpretation, accounting policy development and implementation.
- Oversee the preparation and review of annual and quarterly reporting requirements, including SEC filings.
- Prepare and review technical accounting papers relating to complex transactions, acquisitions, financing arrangements and strategic projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and technical accounting advisors.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC requirements and all relevant regulatory reporting obligations.
- Partner with senior leadership on significant corporate transactions and strategic initiatives.
- Lead the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls and governance frameworks.
- Support investor relations and Board reporting activities where required.
- Build, mentor and develop a high-performing financial reporting team.
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- Fully qualified ACA, CPA or equivalent.
- Big 4 trained with significant post-qualification experience within financial reporting, technical accounting or accounting advisory.
- Deep technical US GAAP knowledge is essential.
- Previous experience leading SEC reporting and listed company reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of complex accounting matters including financing arrangements, acquisitions, business combinations and capital market transactions.
- Experience operating within a US-listed, dual-listed or large multinational environment.
- Proven ability to prepare and review technical accounting papers and advise senior stakeholders on accounting implications.
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Energy, infrastructure, natural resources or other capital-intensive industry experience would be advantageous.
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