SVP Global Accounting (all genders)

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We are currently seeking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated Senior Vice President of Global Accounting (all genders) into our Global Accounting team. This position will oversee subsidiary accounting, group consolidation, and external financial reporting. The executive leader will ensure regulatory compliance, serve as the primary contact for external auditors, enhance financial processes, and provide strategic direction to the accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Subsidiary Accounting: Oversee the accounting operations of all subsidiaries, ensuring financial integrity and alignment with corporate policies.
2. Group Consolidation: Manage the consolidation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency across global entities.
3. External Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and submission of financial reports in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, SEC regulations, and other relevant standards.
4. Financial Strategy & Compliance: Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, financial policies, and reporting frameworks to maintain regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
5. Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop accounting teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
6. Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership, auditors, and key stakeholders to drive financial strategy and support decision-making.

Ideal Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or CPA, or equivalent, preferred).
2. 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
3. Expertise in IFRS, External Financial Reporting, SEC reporting, and corporate consolidations; HGB knowledge is a plus.
4. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
5. Experience in a multinational corporation is highly preferred.
6. Proven experience in finance transformation and business process optimization.
7. Experience with PCAOB audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is a plus.
8. Business fluent in English; knowledge of Italian, German, or French is a plus, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In accordance with our Diversity policy, Evotec considers all applications equally, including those from people with disabilities.

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