Accounting Director for European Operations

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Viasat Full time
About Viasat

Viasat is a leading global communications company that has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries communicate for over 35 years.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Director to lead our European accounting center, responsible for the central accounting hub of Viasat's legal entities and business operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The successful candidate will be accountable for transactional accounting and internal/external reporting requirements of the Group's business operations.

This role involves collaborating with other accounting centers to generate and lead the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial results. You will have ownership of all general ledger processes and systems supporting transactional accounting and period-end financial statement reporting.

The day-to-day responsibilities include oversight and control over various general ledger accounting areas, including cash, prepaid assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany transactions, and accounting owner of various financial systems such as SAP ECC and Blackline. You will maintain a high-quality internal control environment, ensuring accurate reporting of financial information in accordance with Section 404 of the US Sarbanes Oxley Act.

You will also be responsible for detailed account analysis at period ends, facilitating an understanding of accounting movements and business drivers. Additionally, you will own all finance master data, including streamlining and cleansing activities required.

Requirements

We are looking for a proactive individual with demonstrable experience in relevant material roles within high-quality companies. You should have an accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or equivalent and in-depth knowledge of relevant accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience using SAP ECC and S/4 ERP system and Blackline, and delivering major SAP IT & process changes. Ability to travel and work across cultures and time zones is essential.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and skilled accounting professional looking for a challenging role, please apply.



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