Financial Accounting & Reporting Senior Manager

About Dialectica

Dialectica is the global leader in insights on-demand. We enable investment and business professionals to access untapped market, competitive & customer insights powered by the world’s hardest to find experts, and cutting-edge technology. Our team of +1,000 professionals in 5 offices spanning 3 continents, works with top-tier investment funds, management consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies around the globe.

Driven by our mission to achieve unparalleled customer recognition, we are developing the most trusted and innovative knowledge-sharing platform in the world. Dialectica has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times for 4 years in a row, a Top Employer for Recent Graduates by The Career Directory in Canada and a Best Workplace.

About the Role

The Financial Accounting & Reporting Senior Manager, will be responsible for leading end-to-end accounting processes for the Group across its Global operations, overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, managing financial audits, analyzing financial data to provide insights for decision-making, and supervising a team of talented accounting and financial reporting professionals. It will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the integrity of financial information. Additionally, it will collaborate with other departments to support strategic planning and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Tax Compliance:

• Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, T&E, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial transactions.
• Manage with the support of external partners tax compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
• Identify and mitigate processes and controls risks and recommend solutions to address issues and improve processes.

Financial Reporting

• Lead and oversee all aspects of financial reporting processes, including the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, footnotes, and other disclosures on a standalone and consolidated basis across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Local GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

• Manage the financial audit process, including coordination with external auditors, preparation of audit schedules, and documentation.
• Address auditor inquiries and requests, provide necessary support and information, and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across geographies, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members to support their professional development and success.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive strategic initiatives to bring key financial reporting and accounting operations in-house, enhancing control, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead the rollout of standardized accounting software across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and regulatory compliance.
• Spearhead the implementation of a comprehensive ERP system with the support of the Finance Excellence team, optimizing financial processes and facilitating cross-functional integration.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ ACCA certification preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Background in Big-4 audit firms, combined with solid industry experience in a global and fast paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing financial audits and working with external auditors.
• Experience with UK adopted IFRS and UK accounting & compliance operations will be an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial accounting software and ERPs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional performance incentives
• Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan
• Learning and development opportunities (e.g. onboarding, Mini-MBA, on-the-job training)
• Hybrid work model & extra personal/flex days and paid volunteer days a year for your favorite cause
• Company sponsored team-bonding events
• Weekly health & wellness activities (e.g. basketball, football, yoga, running), gym discounts, healthy breakfast, snacks and beverages
• Entrepreneurial culture and amazing coworkers!