Director Consolidation and Reporting

IDG is searching for a Director, Consolidation and Reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Compliance Team in our Needham, MA office. Reporting to the Senior Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting, and working closely with the team, this position will be a key member for the global transformation of internal and external reporting capabilities. The Director will be instrumental in leading the organization to be best in class for all reporting and compliance matters.

About IDG

For more than five decades IDG and its businesses have been at the forefront of every major shift in the technology market, providing critical insights for tech suppliers and buyers. Our vision is to make the world a better place through technology. Through our global brands, IDC and Foundry, we offer proprietary data, innovative platforms, and trusted content.

This role is based on our Needham MA location with a hybrid work schedule to come into the office 1-2 days per week.

• Responsible for review and preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages for the Corporate Controller and CFO
• Ensures that all reporting and documentation complies with professional standards under US GAAP and the Company’s regulators
• Confirms that all global entries, transactions and accounts are accurately and properly consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, including the balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and shareholder’s equity
• Advises management of trends and changes in reporting requirements and recommends best approach for implementing necessary changes
• Collaborates with the Controllership team on various initiatives to transform our monthly close process and to further enhance our global policies and procedures
• Key contributor and facilitator in the company’s goal to be public company ready (i.e., SEC compliant for reporting and filing of financial information)
• Instrumental in facilitation of the Company’s annual external audit as well as ensuring timely and compliant completion of local statutory audits
• Manages a small reporting team
• Works with regional finance teams to align accounting policies, processes and procedures for key areas globally
• Coordinates with tax and international controllers on various global and statutory reporting requirements
• Supports business with questions and ad hoc reporting requests
• Participates in special projects as required (e.g., global ERP implementation, OneStream rollout, M&A integration)

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Accounting
• At least 10 years of public accounting and/or global consolidation/reporting experience in an international publicly traded company
• Active CPA license is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OneStream is a plus
• Must be organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
• Effective at pacing teams to meet deadlines, while also supporting accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and work collaboratively as one team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills for communicating issues to leadership
• Previous managment experience 
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

IDG is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At IDG we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The anticipated total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $175,000 and $200,000 and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).