We are seeking a Regional Accounting & Finance Director – Americas to lead accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting across multiple entities within the region. This role reports directly to senior finance leadership and plays a key role in driving financial transformation, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives.
Overview
The Regional Finance Director will oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including IFRS reporting, statutory compliance, and consolidation activities. This individual will partner with regional and global teams to enhance financial processes, support system implementations, and drive organizational improvements across the finance function.
Finance Transformation
- Lead regional finance transformation initiatives, including ERP (SAP/S4HANA) implementation and Shared Services Center (SSC) deployment
- Drive process optimization, standardization, and automation across accounting functions
- Partner with global teams to improve financial reporting, analytics, and decision-making capabilities
- Support transition of transactional finance activities (RTR, PTP, OTC, Payroll) into SSC model
Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee all regional accounting operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and consolidation
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts
- Coordinate and lead external audits and internal audit processes
Financial Compliance & Controls
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks
- Ensure adherence to tax regulations, statutory filings, and financial reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Act as a key liaison for audit, regulatory, and compliance matters
Strategic Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities
- Support M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and compliance oversight
- Drive alignment between accounting, controlling, and reporting functions
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop regional accounting teams across multiple locations
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Manage performance, resource allocation, and team development
Systems & Process Improvement
- Evaluate and enhance financial systems and workflows
- Drive automation and efficiency initiatives across finance operations
- Lead system implementations and process improvement projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of multi-entity or regional teams
- Strong expertise in IFRS and familiarity with local GAAP across the Americas
- Experience with SAP (S4HANA preferred) and financial consolidation systems (e.g., Hyperion/HFM)
- Proven experience leading finance transformation initiatives or SSC implementations
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and change management capabilities
- Deep technical accounting and regulatory knowledge
- Strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multinational environment
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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