Senior Accounting Manager

Applied Intuition Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting in Belfast. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing local statutory accounting, and overseeing EMEA controllership activities. The candidate should possess over 10 years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and leadership skills. Familiarity with NetSuite and experience in tech firms are preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in accounting, including 3-5 years as a Controller.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Familiar with European and Middle Eastern reporting requirements.
• Experience in technology companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial reporting per GAAP principles.
• Manage local statutory accounting for Europe and the Middle East.
• Oversee EMEA region controllership activities.
• Coordinate external audits ensuring timely completion.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Black Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck, a recognized pioneer in application security, provides SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code, open source components, and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools, services, and expertise, only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Accounting. This role is a key member of our accounting management team. This role requires an engaged and collaborative leader with a balance of accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and financial management capability.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting with adherence to GAAP principles.
• Manage local statutory accounting and reporting for countries in Europe and the Middle East.
• Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee EMEA region controllership activities including the following.
• Maintaining the general ledger
• Supporting the month end close process
• Completing consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
• Supporting the development of robust financial systems
• Adhering to a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely completion with minimal disruptions.
• Ensure completeness of all documentation required for annual financial and statutory audits.
• Coordinate with FP&A to produce monthly and quarterly Forecast vs. Actual reporting.
• Provide proactive cross-functional support to various departments, embodying a customer service mentality.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to protect assets and sustain regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and professional development.
• Interface with Francisco Partners and members of the executive team to prepare board and investor materials.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in accounting, 3-5 years’ experience as a Controller
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Familiar with reporting requirements for European and Middle Eastern countries
• Flexibility and adaptability to standing up a new NetSuite environment to full production operations
• Robust knowledge in financial management and compliance
• Experience working in technology companies is preferred
• Proficiency with NetSuite is preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Black Duck considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender preference, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Covered Veteran in accordance with federal law. In addition, Black Duck complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Black Duck also provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with a disability in accordance with applicable laws.