Senior Director, Finance - Group Accounting & Finance

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

The Role:

ICON plc, a leading global provider of outsourced development and commercialisation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, is seeking a Senior Director, Group Accounting & Reporting to join our world-class finance team.

In this highly visible role, you will act as a key advisor on ICON's global accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards, and providing critical guidance that shapes our financial strategy as a NASDAQ-listed, Irish-headquartered organisation. With over 1,200 professionals across our global finance team, this is an exceptional opportunity to influence complex accounting decisions and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic, publicly traded company.

What you will be doing:

• Consultation and advise on our group annual reports under both US GAAP & IFRS
• Review and approval of quarterly financial reporting to the stock exchange under US GAAP
• Consultation and advice on ad hoc accounting issues that arise in a group of the complexity and scale of ICON, Plc
• Input to technical analysis supporting our quarterly Audit Committee materials and other ad hoc Board materials as required
• Leading the group's assessment and approach to any complex accounting issues, coordinating with external advisors as necessary
• Leading impact assessment & response implementation of any new accounting/legislative or other changes
• A key relationship and liaison for group audit process and play a leading role in resolution of any matters arising
• Leading response to any financial reporting regulatory correspondence
• Working with and supporting business unit and shared service finance colleagues on evaluating accounting impact of any accounting issues as they arise
• Working with group tax and treasury teams in on-going reviews of group structure
• Supporting legal & commercial finance teams in any ad hoc finance arrangements
• Leading pre-deal reviews of accounting implications of potential acquisition targets
• Consulting with the teams responsible for various statutory financial statements & audit processes
• Ensuring compliance with responsibilities as a NASDAQ listed group around internal control over financial reporting (SOX)

Your Profile:

• A Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience
• Experience working with or within a multinational, PLC group (in industry or practice).
• Ability to work effectively with people at various levels of the organization up to and including Executive leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Robust critical thinking skills
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships with the capability to lead, motivate and develop a team of professional staff
• Live in the Eastern US.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Salary Range

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