Sr. Director, Head of Global Accounting at Databricks

GAQ426R191While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role candidates in other locations will be considered.Databricks is looking for a Senior Director Head of Global Accounting to lead our global accounting teams located in US London Costa Rica and this role you will drive excellence in the global close process through transformation initiatives continuous improvement in the global accounting process and help drive the expansion of our global shared services footprint. You will partner across Finance IT Procurement Equity Administration Legal Payroll and Technical Accounting.The impact you will have:You will lead one of the largest teams in our accounting org focused on: US & International accounting Intercompany and Consolidation Payroll Accounting Transformation Accounting Shared Services and Accounts PayableServe as the enterprise-wide Global Process Owner for Record to Report accountable for the design standardization scalability and performance of R2R processes globally.Oversee the overall Global Consolidation process and ensure that the preparation of consolidated financial statements are in accordance with US GAAP / IFRSBuild and scale the global accounting team through various strategic initiatives including leveraging technology for automation and expanding our global shared services footprint in India and Costa RicaPartner with external auditors to ensure successful completion of quarterly reviews and annual auditsEstablish and maintain strong internal controls and governance practices continually refining team policies and proceduresLead mentor and develop a high-performing global accounting team across multiple geographiesFoster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaboration within the finance organizationWhat we look for:Minimum of 15 years of experience preferably with a mix of external audit/consulting and industry experience within publicly traded companiesBachelors/Masters degree in Accounting or relevant field and CPA designation preferredDeep accounting expertise with thorough knowledge of current GAAP standardsExperience with operational accounting including consolidationStrong leadership and mentorship abilities with a talent for developing and motivating teamsSkilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlinesStrong problem solving planning quality control adaptability and cross-functional collaboration skillsProcess-oriented with experience in documenting processes and proceduresExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and compliance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesRequired Experience:Exec Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1