Requirements: English
Company: Altus Partners
Region: Milan , Lombardy
THE SEARCH: Altus Partners have been retained by amarket leading US PE Backed Retail business to secure a AccountingDirector based in Milan. This is a key strategic hire offering fullownership and autonomy to develop internal accounting processes andpromote best practice across the region. There will also be anemphasis on ensuring US GAAP reporting standards and SOX complianceprocesses are fully adhered to within the group. The Europeanbusiness of this US brand has revenues of circa 1bn with an EBITDAof 200m. This opportunity will be based in Central Milan withflexible working / 2 days per week in the office. THE ROLE: Thisopportunity will have a core focus around the ongoing developmentand efficiency of internal accounting processes across the region.Key responsibilities: - Reporting directly into the EuropeanFinance Director, you will review current processes and implement /execute a plan to further develop and enhance the efficiency ofthese internal controls and processes. - Ongoing documenting ofinternal processes and best practice to be utilised across theregion. - Reviewing of the month end accounts across the regionbefore submitting results to the US. - Review balance sheet and pnltrends providing key insights and commentary. - Support with USGAAP and SOX audits across the region. - Drive the adoption of newaccounting policies and procedures. - Ad hoc projects and financetransformation initiatives. - Supporting and developing a team offour team, whilst remaining hands on and in the detail. You willbe based in the Milan Office, with regional travel when requiredbased on business need THE REQUIREMENTS - US GAAP / SOX exposure. -A track record of developing core accounting processes andprocedures. - Prior leadership experience managing teams andinfluencing senior internal stakeholders. - Exposure to a large capinternational business environment.