Financial Accounting & Tax Manager

We are looking for a Financial Accounting & Tax Manager to join our US team!

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

What will you be doing

Ensure financial compliance for all aspects of US statutory financial reporting, technical accounting, and the associated control environment. This includes the correct execution of accounting entries in the US Buro Happold’s jurisdictions, in accordance with local laws, GAAP and group wide accounting policies, and identifying the correct company set up. 

This role also includes US oversight of tax compliance and reporting, setting up processes and policies to ensure compliance. Leading and providing advice on all technical financial accounting matters in the US, statutory reporting & Tax compliance. 

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Control Environment 

• Exercising, maintaining and updating controls around financial reporting including balance sheet reconciliations and analytical review
• Provide accurate, timely technical accounting advice to stakeholders in the US & global teams
• Lead on all US technical accounting matters and keep abreast of key technical developments in the external reporting landscape through ongoing learning and Continuing Professional Development 
• Proactively manage the financial control environment, ensuring adoption and adherence to group policies, procedures, statutory regulations and best practice
• Responsible for sharing knowledge with team members and act as conduit to other stakeholders in the business. 

Statutory Reporting and Audit

• Lead and manage the statutory audit process, ensuring timely completion in accordance with local statutory and group reporting deadlines 
• Accurate reporting and presentation to US exec Committee and statutory boards of directors

Other

What will you bring to the role

• 7+ years of relevant experience 
• CPA with five years + PQE
• Experience working within a global organization with overseas tax impacts

• Experience in US company structural set up
• Strong financial reporting experience
• Strong knowledge of US accounting & tax standards and principles
• Self-motivated and highly organized with the proven ability to priorities and work to deadlines
• Confident and proactive with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations
• Resilient
• Excellent communication skills

What we offer:

• Salary range of $100,000 to $150,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous PTO (4-5 weeks depending on position) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives
• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities
• Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 

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