Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, an S&P 500 company, is currently seeking a Integrated Accounting Services (IAS), Associate Director in various locations. This individual will accomplish the following:

• Provide guidance in line with the designed processes and manage escalations as needed
• Manage and oversee Integrated Accounting Services Accounting team, including a full range of recruitment and performance evaluation activities, schedules work, and preparing training plans
• Manage the timely and accurate completion of period end closings for all Integrated Accounting Services accounting departments, in compliance with Corporate policies and deadlines
• Manage the timely preparation and review of quarterly SEC schedules and other financial schedules or analyses completed by the accounting departments
• Complete complex analyses, and review and refine financial statements and variance explanations prepared by accountants with additional business context behind the transactions prior to distribution to customers
• Support Controllership and IAS Lead in efforts to implement new policies and procedures, and assist with the development and implementation of local accounting policies and internal controls
• Provide oversight for all internal and external audit activities, directing appropriate departments for supporting documentation when necessary
• Take a business partner approach with all stakeholders and forge strong relationships within the organization
• Provide feedback to onshore and offshore accountants, gather feedback and requests from Segment / BU / Corporate Controllership, and promote continuous development within the accounting team
• Prioritize and implement opportunities for continuous improvement within the general accounting function

• Minimum - Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent number of years of experience
• Preferred - CPA and advanced accounting degree

• 15 + years of business experience within Accounting with increasing responsibility
• 10+ years of supervisory experience
• Professional certification (CPA) and advanced Accounting degree preferred
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate direct and indirect reports
• Adhere to a pro-active approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external clients in order to meet everyone's needs in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate level)
• Previous experience with ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred)
• Problem solving skills
• Experience working with a global team
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of US GAAP principles and internal control environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with large amounts of data