Accounting Director/US Controller

Accounting Director/US Controller

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a global industry leader in events and exhibitions?

Does building and leading a successful team of Accounting professionals excite you?

About the Team

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit

About the Role

The U.S. Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations for the U.S. entity, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP/ IFRS.  The individual in this role will partner closely with senior leadership to maintain fiscal discipline.  This role will also lead the US team of Accounting professionals and regularly liaise with other RX Global Accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies

• Manage Banking and treasury relationships

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting functions, including transaction processing activities through Philippines operations.

• Manage and develop the Accounting team by fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee monthly /year-end close activities which include reviewing monthly journal entries, ensuring subsystems are properly reconciled and closed.

• Review Balance Sheet account reconciliations

• Oversee various risk and compliance requirements, including annual Internal Control Questionnaire and coordinate with external auditors, when applicable.

• Ensuring quarterly SOX Controls are in compliance (i.e. access controls review, customer discount approvers, reconciliation checklist)

• Directly liaise with RX Global P2P and O2C groups

• Collaboration with FP&A regarding the reconciliation of monthly financial results

• Proactively initiate process improvement activities across various functional domains which enhance overall effectiveness (i.e., data quality, financial expenditures and controls)

• Research and ensure accounting policies are in accordance with IFRS and Group plc accounting guidance

• Take an active role with Oracle Fusion migration (project to begin in Q2 2026)

   Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred

• 7-10 years of relevant accounting/finance experience

• Extensive  knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS

• Proficiency in ERP systems.  Oracle experience a plus

• Advanced Excel skills

• 3 years of leadership experience with team-building capabilities

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $116,000 - $215,500. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

If performed in New York, the pay range is $127,600 - $237,100. If performed in New York City, the pay range is $133,300 - $247,900. If performed in Rochester, NY, the pay range is $110,200 - $204,700.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer to our US full- and part-time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week:

● Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
● Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
● Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
● Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
● Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
● Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
● In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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