Senior Finance Manager

About Ancestry:

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We are looking for an experienced International Senior Finance Manager to work as part of the International Finance Team at our International HQ in Dublin. This role is a 10-month maternity cover fixed-term contract. You will report to the International Finance Director and will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the general ledger, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with both US GAAP and local financial reporting standards.

People management and auditing experience are essential. To be successful in the role, you should have excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently, taking ownership of tasks and making decisions.

We offer flexible working so you can work from home if you prefer, however you’ll need to attend the Dublin office every Tuesday for in-person collaboration and be available to start in November 2025.

What you will do

- You will review general ledger tasks/journals across multiple areas during month-end close for several markets across the international business.

- You will assist with the end to end management of a French entity which Ancestry acquired in 2021.

- You will work with stakeholders to ensure that accounting records are complete and accurate.

- You will review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for GL accounts across multiple entities (multi-currency) using Floqast tool.

- You will complete month end close processes observing internal controls and US GAAP reporting standards.

- You will present month end variance analysis to senior finance leaders.

- People management, coaching & development of direct reports.

- You’ll be responsible for end-to-end management of several local statutory audits across international incl. review of financial statements.

Who you are

- You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).

- You have at least 8 years post-qualified experience.

- You have industry experience in an international environment.

- You have solid accounting and technical skills (FRS102, IFRS, US GAAP, SOX).

- Proficiency in Oracle(R12)/R11 GL module desired, not essential.

Benefits

Ancestry offers bonus, fully flexible working, pension, health and dental option, monthly wellness bonus, free Ancestry subscription, 25 days paid annual leave plus Christmas off.

Additional Information:

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, civil status, family status, membership of the Traveller community, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or adjustment to support you during the interview process, please notify the recruiter.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.

Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry as a result of the referral or through other means.

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