Director of US Accounting Operations

As Director, US Accounting Operations, you will establish, lead and scale Liberty Blume’s US-based accounting operations from our Denver offices. You will initially be responsible for building a team that will be accountable for delivering high-quality accounting and reporting services as our US presence grows This role combines leadership with customer delivery, operational build-out and transformation. You will own the US accounting service from transition and mobilisation through to day-to-day delivery, ensuring our customers receive the service they require You will be a key member of the Accounting Operations leadership team, partnering with senior customer and internal stakeholders to shape a scalable US platform built on standardisation, simplification, innovative technology and service management While building and leading the US-based team, the role will lead the transfer of knowledge, processes and operational expertise from the UK organisation, ensuring alignment of ways of working and will leverage available capacity to support existing UK operations during the US operation’s ramp-up period Setup and expand the US based accounting operations teams providing services to our customers, including recruiting, onboarding, coaching and developing a high-performing team and expanding capacity in line with customer growth and service demand Manage operational delivery that exceeds contractual and customer expectations and creates a culture of customer focus Manage key US based customer relationships at an operational level, typically CFO or VP level, to build trusted relationships Balance service quality, control, scalability and cost, escalating trade-offs and investment needs with clear recommendations Instill a culture of continuous improvement and innovation into the teams to drive simplication and automation while preserving high levels of service quality Work closely with Technology and Transformation teams to enable technology led service improvements Lead a developing service to grow and scale in a new market Ensure the operating model addresses relevant US requirements and local complexities Work with Commercial leaders to identify opportunities to broaden services, improve customer outcomes and support growth Ensure each transition protects business continuity, knowledge transfer, control integrity and reporting quality before moving into business-as-usual delivery Lead the accounting workstreams for new US customer pursuits, due diligence, solution design, transition and mobilisation Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical skills and attention to detailSignificant progressive experience leading accounting functionsAbility to think strategically and execute operationallyStrong customer and stakeholder leadership, with the judgement and credibility to influence senior finance executives and resolve escalated issuesInterest in the integration of technological developments and operational executionStrong knowledge of internal control over financial reporting and SOX requirements, including control design, documentation, audit support and remediationProven experience transitioning and onboarding accounting services or customers, with accountability for mobilisation and stable business-as-usual deliveryDeep, current knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying technical accounting judgement to complex transactions and reporting mattersTrack record of improving service quality in an operationally focused environmentDeep experience working with or inside complex finance organizationsAbility to navigate in a fast-growing organizationActive CPA licence, or equivalent accounting qualification with substantial US accounting leadership experienceThis role requires someone who embraces the opportunity working in a dynamic environment that will provide opportunities to expand your skillsetBig Four or other major public accounting experienceExperience in a technology-enabled managed services, shared services or outsourcing environmentExperience supporting SEC registrants, public-company reporting or multinational groups reporting under both US GAAP and IFRSKnowledge of revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, foreign currency, intercompany accounting and other accounting areas relevant to complex service organisationsExperience with ERP transformation, workflow automation, data analytics and AI-enabled finance processesMaster’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field