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Director, Global Accounting AI TransformationIFS • Surrey, England, UK
Director, Global Accounting AI Transformation

Director, Global Accounting AI Transformation

IFS • Surrey, England, UK
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As Director Global Accounting AI Transformation you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of AI-enabled transformation across the Global Accounting function spanning:

  • Group Accounting (Consolidation & Statutory Reporting)
  • Record-to-Report (R2R) across all entities
  • Group Tax (including global compliance and filings)
  • Revenue Recognition (including deal support and review processes)

This role will drive the shift from manual process-heavy accounting operations to scalable AI-enabled workflows.

You will partner closely with Global Accounting leadership IT and the AI Business Unit to embed AI into core accounting processes ensuring improved efficiency and stronger controls.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting AI Transformation

  • Define and own the AI transformation roadmap across R2R consolidation tax and revenue recognition
  • Lead redesign of core Accounting processes to become AI-first (e.g. close reconciliations tax filings rev rec reviews)
  • Move beyond incremental automation to end-to-end workflow transformation
  • Embed AI agents and automation into:
    • Close & consolidation processes
    • Reconciliation and control frameworks
    • Tax compliance and reporting
    • Revenue recognition and deal validation
  • Own end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives: from idea design deployment adoption
  • Ensure all AI solutions align with Accounting control frameworks audit requirements and compliance standards
  • Strengthen controls through:
    • Automated validation and exception handling
    • Improved audit trails and transparency
    • Risk detection and monitoring
  • Build capability within teams to design use and scale AI workflows
  • Drive adoption through:
    • Training and AI fluency programmes
    • Workflow standardisation
    • Clear ownership and accountability
  • Align with broader Finance transformation programmes and operating model changes


Qualifications :

Ideal Experience

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CPA or equivalent) preferred
  • Experience leading Global Accounting Controllership or Shared Services functions
  • Experience operating within a publicly listed multi-entity international organisation
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • IFRS and US GAAP
    • SOX / Internal Controls
    • External Audit requirements
    • Global tax and transfer pricing environments
  • Experience managing complex month-end and quarter-end close processes across multiple jurisdictions

AI & Technology Experience

  • Experience deploying AI Generative AI Agentic AI or Intelligent Automation solutions within Finance functions
  • Experience leveraging Copilot LLMs AI agents RPA workflow orchestration and automation platforms
  • Understanding of AI governance model risk management and Responsible AI principles
  • Experience building business cases and value realisation frameworks for AI investments
  • Strong understanding of Finance data architecture and master data management

Additional Leadership Requirements

  • Proven experience leading enterprise-wide Finance transformation programmes exceeding multiple regions or business units
  • Experience designing and implementing Finance Target Operating Models
  • Track record of driving adoption and behavioural change in complex organisations
  • Ability to influence executive stakeholders including:
    • CFO
    • CAO
    • Group Controller
    • CIO etc


Additional Information :

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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