Associate Director, Global Accounting

Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA
Durham, NC
Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.Join us!

What the Associate Director, Global Accounting, does Worldwide

The Associate Director of Global Accounting position is a global role that oversees the accounting, reporting, and compliance functions for all Worldwide Clinical Trials entities.

What you will do

  • Manage the global Financial Accounting team while complying with international and local accounting standards
    • Manage the global Financial Accounting team, including training of the team and new team members
    • Ensure timely and accurate processing of month-end reporting, including analysis of actual data versus budget
    • Ensure full reconciliation of balance sheet accounts with commentary as required
    • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of external year-end statutory audit requirements at both Group and United Kingdom (UK) levels
  • Maintain tax-related processes
    • United States (US) taxes, including coordination of filings and payments alongside payroll, legal, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
    • International taxes, including regular review of tax profiles by entity, such as tax rate and timing of payments, to ensure accurate accounting
    • Research and Development (R&D), including regular review of global opportunities and potential impact on Worldwide Clinical Trials and sponsors
    • Transfer pricing, including maintaining the Group policy in an up-to-date manner
    • UK taxes
      • UK R&D tax claims
      • European Union (EU) Sales List filings
      • UK employment taxes, including collaboration with payroll to address key topics
  • Lead the Group audit, including both fieldwork and statistical requirements
  • Maintain appropriate relationships between the Finance team and local third-party accountants to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Review and ensure accuracy of monthly reconciliations between local and Worldwide Clinical Trials trial balances
  • Review reconciliation of year-end statutory accounts for Worldwide Clinical Trials subsidiaries
  • Provide managerial expertise on the processing, recording, and reporting of financial accounting transactions
  • Maintain relationships with internal departments to effectively communicate the need for existing guidelines and controls
  • Maintain internal controls over processes that affect financial and related reporting, including ensuring all transactions are recorded promptly, properly valued, accrued, classified, and disclosed
  • Provide ad hoc reporting to senior management as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

What you bring to the role
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving organization

Your experience
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with at least 12 years of industry experience
  • At least 5 years of experience supervising or managing a Finance team
  • Knowledge of Oracle/NetSuite is a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is required
  • Ability to work under pressure, often in a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with superior attention to detail
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide !For more information on Worldwide, visit or connect with us on LinkedIn .

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative,innovative,and successful. We’reon a mission to hire thevery bestand are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .
Posted 2026-05-06

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