WHO WE ARE:
The Kaufman Financial Group is a family of companies anchored by Burns & Wilcox.
Burns & Wilcox is a dynamic industry leader in the specialty insurance and brokerage business. With
more than 40 offices located throughout the US and Canada, we are the largest specialty insurance
wholesaler in North America. Burns & Wilcox is committed to being at the forefront of the specialty
insurance industry. Consistently profitable, Burns & Wilcox has experienced significant growth over the
last several years.
In addition to the sales offices operated by Burns & Wilcox, the Kaufman Financial Group includes a
world-class network of corporations that can fulfill all the needs of our broker and agent clients. The
network contains: Coleman & Kaufman Limited, a London based broker; Burns & Wilcox Brokerage;
Burns & Wilcox Canada; Burns & Wilcox Re; Chesterfield Insurance Brokers Ltd.; R.B. Jones; Royal
Premium Finance, nationally recognized for efficient and convenient service; US-Reports, a national
premium audit and inspections company and Minuteman Adjusters.
At the Kaufman Financial Group, we value smart people, smart products, and smart solutions. We invite
you to consider joining our winning team!
THE JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Director of International Accounting
WE OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
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Establish and implement processes to create and monitor global compliance with corporate
accounting policies with specific attention to requirements for US, Canada and the United
Kingdom
Manage financial due diligence and strategic planning for international acquisitions
Direct the development and preparation of financial reporting packages and analysis that
support internal and external reporting requirements in every country in which Kaufman
Financial group has operations and/or business
Manage the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals,
reserves, intercompany transactions and eliminations and maintenance of company chart
accounts
Drive global financial process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts
Implement and enhance transactional and financial systems
Oversee the International external audit process
Work closely with internal and external tax specialists in the development of appropriate tax
strategies and preparation of relevant tax return filings for all the countries where Kaufman
Financial Group has operations/business.
WE EXPECT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO:
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Establish, implement and administer internal control policies, procedures and protocol for
international operations and manage and document controls and procedures to ensure
effectiveness and compliance
Ensure timely and accurate country specific filings
Implement appropriate US GAAP and IFRS or other relevant International accounting standard
and understand accounting differences between US GAAP and International standards
Provide timely budget to actual reports with variance explanations and collaborate with Finance
team to provide reports and analysis
Oversee process and recording of contracts with International Partners
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance
8-10 years of experience (preferably with Big 4); at least 2 years relevant International
experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Experience implementing new systems, policies, procedures and controls, preferably in an
International setting
Multi-currency accounting experience
Thorough understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation and benefits package available to successful candidates.