IFS

Director, Global Accounting AI Transformation

Staines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerIFS
LocationStaines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted18 days ago

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:

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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

Ideal Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
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

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.

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