Global Finance Team - Intercompany Accountant

Company Overview

Thoughtworks is a leading global software consultancy that builds customer software applications to help digitally transform businesses. We think disruptively to deliver technology to address our clients’ toughest challenges, all while seeking to revolutionize the IT industry and create positive social change. We work with a range of clients from media though banking to NGOs. With offices in 17 countries and 47 cities (at last count!), we’re passionate global citizens, aiming to have a huge impact on the world. www.thoughtworks.com

The Intercompany Accountant will be a core member of our Global Controllership team and will be responsible for the end-to-end process of intercompany accounting. The position requires a high level of collaboration, partnering with the Global Tax Team, Regional Controllers and Finance Hubs across the world to ensure sound compliance and reporting. We are seeking an accounting professional who has experience in public accounting and/or a desire/experience to work in industry practice with a services technology company. This position will report to Assistant Global Controller.

Here’s What You’ll Do

Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely accounting and related financial reporting of all intercompany transactionsSupport the accurate and timely administration of intercompany related activities, including month end review, settlements, intercompany cash transfers, onboarding new entities, etc. Maintain database integrity and ensure accurate recordkeeping of all intercompany dataDevelop and maintain documentation of intercompany processes and controls for internal and external auditsEnsure tax, regulatory, legal, and SOX compliance requirements are met timely and accurately and in compliance with governing master service agreementsManage relationships with the PeopleSoft Techops Team supporting the various intercompany automationsDrive process improvement and innovation to scale the intercompany processRepresent the intercompany process as a subject matter specialist in mergers & acquisitions, automation opportunities, and other strategic projectsSupport the accurate reporting to external regulatory filingsLead finance education initiatives of intercompany, including distribution of educational materials, live presentations, facilitation of Q&A, and overall availability to support Regional Finance inquiries.Other responsibilities, tasks, and ad hoc requests as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s in AccountingCPA or actively working towards a CPA is preferred3-4 years of accounting experienceExperience working with intercompany and/or multinational companiesGeneral understanding of transfer pricing principlesPublic accounting experience is preferred but not requiredAbility to prioritize tasks and meet strict reporting deadlinesStellar project and process management skillsProficiency in financial systems and strong intuition for businessHighest standards of accuracy, organization and precisionAbility to explain intercompany concepts to all levels of the organizationUnderstanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Ability to work in distributed global work environment, working closely with others in other time zones and locations, frequentlyHands on, assisting regions in investigating issuesSelf-motivated individual with a high level of integrity and accountabilityAbility to proactively and independently learn business applications, accounting systems, and reporting toolsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with competing and deadline-sensitive prioritiesExcellent team player with an ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization, domestically and internationallyEntrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeedExperience excelling within fast paced, high energy environmentsFriendly and upbeat attitude