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Barden has been mandated by the CFO of a prestigious aircraft leasing company, headquartered in Dublin, to support the appointment of a Director Technical Accounting in a newly created role. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to join a sophisticated, global aircraft leasing platform at a key point in its growth.
This role will sit within the global accounting and financial reporting function and will act as the organisation’s internal authority on complex, judgement‑driven accounting matters, supporting transaction activity across the business.
“As we continue to scale the platform and execute complex transactions, we are looking to strengthen our technical accounting capability. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the quality, rigour and consistency of our accounting judgements, while partnering closely with our deal teams and auditors.” – CFO
About the Role
Based in Dublin, this role will provide deep technical accounting expertise across the group. While operating at a senior level, this is primarily a hands on, individual contributor role, with significant exposure to transactions, complex accounting matters and senior stakeholders across the business.
You will work closely with accounting, deal, treasury and finance leadership teams to ensure high‑quality accounting outcomes in a dynamic, transaction‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the go to expert for complex, judgement‑heavy accounting matters within a large‑scale, asset‑backed international business.
- Shape and evolve the organisation’s technical accounting framework, ensuring consistency, robustness and alignment with leading practice.
- Lead the development of clear, well‑structured accounting position papers on complex, high‑impact transactions.
- Work closely with transaction and investment teams, influencing decision‑making by providing early insight into accounting and reporting implications.
- Build strong relationships with external auditors and advisors, confidently leading discussions on complex accounting judgements during reporting cycles.
- Play an integral role in enhancing the quality and transparency of statutory reporting, particularly in areas involving valuation, impairment and revenue treatment.
- Drive continuous improvement in governance, controls and documentation standards across the finance function.
- Partner collaboratively with finance, treasury and commercial teams, contributing to broader business objectives.
- Support finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancement and automation, to enable future growth and scalability.
About the Person
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) from Big 4 or Top 10 firm.
- At least 7+ years experience in Aircraft leasing or audit/technical accounting in Aviation advisory.
- Deep technical accounting expertise, paired with strong commercial judgement and practical application of standards.
- Proven ability to form, articulate and defend accounting positions with senior stakeholders and external auditors.
- A confident, engaging communicator who enjoys translating complex technical matters into clear, actionable insight.
- Detail‑driven, resilient and highly professional, with the credibility to operate effectively under pressure in a fast‑moving environment.
