[Hiring] Vice President, Accounting, North America @Rentokil Pest Control

Role Description

The VP Accounting, North America will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling the finance, accounting and cash related activities of the company and responsibility for compliance with financial reporting and auditing requirements, ensuring the financial systems comply with all regulations. The VP Accounting will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to report on financial operations and analyze the impact that important business decisions will have on the company’s finances.

Key Relationships

• North America Leadership Team (LT)
• North America Managers and Colleagues
• Functional teams (e.g., Finance, HR, IT, Marketing & Innovation, Legal & M&A)
• Key suppliers, partners and consultants, external auditors
• Appropriate Government and regulatory agencies
• Relevant external trade and industry bodies
• Ri Group Financial Controller
• RI Group Central Finance, Tax, Treasury and Internal Audit Teams

Key Performance Indicators

• Revenue growth - organic and M&A
• APBITA
• Margin improvement
• Cash conversion
• Colleague retention and engagement

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team, providing insight and recommendations.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Determine accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions.
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the executive leadership team.
• Responsible for the Accounting Department annual budget and forecast, and forecasts for specific items (bad debt expense, accounting adjustments to operating system revenue, deferred customer acquisition costs, damage claims, cash flow).
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting data.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly and annual financial reporting to Group (MMA).
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Assure conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with IFRS particularly in relation to complex transactions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability and the maintenance of minimum required cash balances.
• Maintain corporate banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Mentor and develop the team, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of related work experience managing accounting functions and groups
• Lead and direct the work of others
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Superb mathematics, analytical and budgeting skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, compliance and internal controls

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics

• Highly commercial and entrepreneurial with an attestable customer focus and growth mindset.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong understanding of corporate Financial Pricing and influencing key financial performance indicators.
• Excellent people management skills with demonstrable experience of leading a large, dispersed and diverse workforce across multiple locations and national level.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively both strategically and operationally as required.
• Outstanding communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels with a range of internal and external stakeholders including customers, employees, analysts, regulators, government bodies and suppliers as required.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of drive, work ethic and personal accountability with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining sound judgement and a rigorous focus on the details.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal and writing skills. Must have proven success leading/mentoring teams.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organisation skills.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. Strict attention to detail.
• High level of trustworthiness and reliability with experience working in a fast paced environment while attaining results.
• Ability to foster excellent relationships internal and externally.

Formal Education, Qualifications or Training

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification
• Master’s Degree preferred

Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
• Professional and Personal Growth
• Multiple avenues to grow your career
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility