Manager, Accounting

About Us Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge. At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact. Learn more at  diligent.com . Position Overview As an Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for performing day to day general ledger-related activities in compliance with Diligent accounting policies, as well as statutory compliance activities (including international indirect tax and statutory financial audits).  You will manage a team of accountants based in Galway, Ireland.  You will work with FP&A and other cross functional teams to close the books accurately, efficiently, and on time. The Accounting Manager will work closely with the tax department on statutory compliance activities and tax returns outside the US and Canada.  We are looking for someone with leadership and management experience who has excellent problem-solving skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast-paced environment to support our continued success. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day general ledger accounting operations Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting and the general ledger structure for all of Diligent’s legal entities. Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements Lead and manage a team of 3 to 5 staff accountants, ensuring their professional development and high performance levels Provide training to new and existing staff as needed  Lead and coordinate statutory audits and filings, working closely with the team to ensure compliance with international regulations and deadlinesPrepare or review international indirect tax filings Support corporate accounting and accounting operations as needed Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders throughout the organization. Develop and implement process improvement initiatives making accounting processes more accurate efficient, and timely Participate in integration activities of acquired companies ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with Diligent's accounting standards and practices Required Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in accounting CPA or equivalent required Knowledge of U.S. GAAP required Experience with statutory and tax compliance in EMEA and APAC Minimum of 7 years’ progressive accounting experience with a demonstrated increase of responsibilities and leadership preferably in the technology industry Experienced with accounting concepts related to the software industry, international accounting and mergers and acquisitions is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Netsuite or a similar ERP product Proven ability working cross-functionally and cross-geography with diverse groups Strong written and oral communication and ability to relate and communicate effectively across all levels of staff inside and outside the department Hands-on, energetic, organized, team player with proven ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment and facilitate change, multitask effectively and work independently Ability to prioritize projects, quickly determine the requirements to accomplish them, and analyze the processes to figure out how to simplify, automate, and improve them for increased efficiency   What Diligent Offers You   Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people.  Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.  Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney.    We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights . We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com . 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