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Imagine being part of a team that’s not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a strong technical foundation in accounting and financial reporting, proven experience managing distributed teams, and a passion for driving process excellence and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, account reconciliations, accruals, and month/year-end close.
- Oversee financial reporting to internal leadership and/or external clients, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP (or applicable standards) and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams: ensuring effective communication, workload balance, and consistent execution across time zones.
- Own the internal control environment — design, implement, and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
- Manage audit and tax relationships, coordinating with external auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to support timely filings and audits.
- Partner with FP&A and operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging systems and tools to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Lead system implementations, integrations, or transitions related to ERP, accounting, or reporting platforms.
- Provide strategic accounting insight to executive leadership on business decisions, growth initiatives, and financial risks/opportunities.
- Support special projects including M&A integrations, entity restructuring, and global expansion.
Skills, knowledge & expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA preferred (or equivalent international qualification).
- Progressive accounting experience, including leadership or controller-level capacity.
- Experience managing remote or global accounting teams preferred.
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX exposure a plus).
- Proven success leading complex month-end and year-end close processes for multi-entity or multi-client environments.
- Strong technical systems proficiency, ERP (Sage), advanced Excel, and accounting automation tools.
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Benefits
At Davies North America, we are dedicated to supporting the well‑being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family
- A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Benefit offerings, eligibility, and required employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to an employee’s primary work location.
Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.
We do not use sites like Facebook, Craigslist, or Telegram to recruit or interview potential employees or contractors. If you have been asked to provide any information through any method other than our career portal, please email us at recruitment@davies-group.com
Diversity and Inclusion
Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location, which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Compensation Transparency:
The salary range listed reflects the full compensation band for this role across all locations. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location, which may impact the final offer. We share ranges to remain transparent and consistent with pay equity practices.
Background Check & Fair Chance Compliance
Any background check or review of criminal history, if applicable to the role, will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair‑chance hiring requirements.
Massachusetts NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Massachusetts NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We do not use sites like Facebook, Craigslist, or Telegram to recruit or interview potential employees or contractors. If you have been asked to provide any information through any method other than our career portal, please email us at recruitment@davies-group.com
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