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Director, Accounting
First Data
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Description
First Data is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology solutions, serving more than six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in 118 countries around the world. Our 23,000 owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups to the world’s largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,300 transactions per second and $1.9 trillion per year. First Data is committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, and we are innovating a wide range of next-generation commerce technology solutions to help our clients better detect fraud, gain insights into consumer spending patterns and build customer loyalty. There are many exciting opportunities for talented individuals who would like to join our team and play a meaningful role in helping us shape the future of global commerce.
First Data’s Shared Services organization, which includes the Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Strategy, Compliance, Legal, Security, Sourcing, and Properties functions, supports our mission to drive our clients’ success with industry-leading solutions, consultative advice and service. The Shared Services teams align with our customer-facing teams in a model that drives consistency, yet also provides the flexibility needed to meet unit-specific goals. Our Shared Services employees bring the domain expertise that helps First Data retain and grow our base of owner-associates, drive profitable growth, navigate complex channel partnerships, and build First Data’s brand equity.
Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing general Accounting functions and/or Accounting Policy functions. May direct the planning and implementation of divisional activities related to general accounting functions including the establishment and maintenance of a complete set of books and records for an FDC business unit; closing and reconciliation of the General Ledger and all financial systems; and reports and analysis related to the Balance Sheet. Provides technical accounting expertise and policy interpretation for complex transactions. May be responsible for technical accounting research and writing accounting memos to support the Company’s positions and conclusions.
• Reviews proposed contracts and other potential transactions and advises finance and business leaders of the accounting implications. Maintains existing accounting policies and creates new policies as needed. Monitors the activities of accounting standard setting bodies and evaluates the impact on the Company's policies and financial statements in compliance with Company and/or GAAP standards. May ensure the propriety of accounting for financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and/or established policies and ensure internal controls are in place. Ensures that risks, exposure and key business issues are identified, properly accounted for and resolved. Directs the accounting process for business unit acquisitions. May perform all duties inherent in a managerial role. Provides guidance, planning, and direction for functional units they support.
Scope of Job
May have management responsiblility. Decisions have a major impact on the end results of the business unit. Responsible for a variety of technical accounting issues. Establishes and maintains a productive working relationships with other groups within the organization including accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, finance, legal and human resources as well as with external auditors and consultants.
Autonomy
Resolves and escalates most serious issues to more senior management. Interprets and allocates resources to support financial strategic goals. Significant amount of autonomy.
Job Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years financial accounting experience, some in public accounting.
• CPA preferred.
First Data is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled/LGBT)
First Data provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity/expression), disability, veteran status and military status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, or any other factor that may be protected by law.