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Job Location drjobs

Troy, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Main Job Purpose:

Key leadership position responsible for managing and directing the organizations accounting operations and external financial reporting activities for the region North America (Mexico & US). Ensure that all financial records are maintained in accordance with regional Accounting Principles (US- MX- German GAAP) and drive the accuracy timeliness and integrity of financial data across the organization. Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes establish and enforce internal controls and play a critical role in external audits regulatory filings and strategic financial initiatives.

 

Principal Accountabilities - includes but are not limited to the following:

  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable asset accounting general ledger and companys treasury functions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements under US- MX- German GAAP.
  • Lead the monthly close process and support the preparation of monthly quarterly and yearly account analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP tax laws and all applicable financial regulations in alignment with the local tax team.
  • Supervise the development implementation and adherence to internal controls to safeguard companys assets.
  • Responsible for year-end audit results and manage relationships with external auditors.
  • Develop and mentor the accounting team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure and oversee achievements of critical accounting KPIs.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions.

 


Qualifications :

The role requires a strong technical accounting background a hands-on leadership style and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. The Director will partner closely with cross-functional teams - including operations controlling taxes and legal and will lead mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals in Mexico and the US fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and high performance.

 

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting required MBA or Masters degree in Accounting Business Finance or equivalent desired. CPA is a plus.
  • 12 years of progressive accounting experience in the Automotive Industry with at least 5 years in a leadership role experience in a public accounting firm is a plus.
  • Experience in leading multinational teams (Mexico & US) desired.
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards understanding of different GAAP models incl. US Mexican and German GAAP.
  • Excellent understanding of Enterprise Systems and Solutions (preferably SAP FICO Finance/Controlling modules).
  • Exceptional leadership skills paired with attention to detail organizational problem-solving and multitasking skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills ability to listen to and understand needs across diverse stakeholders at various levels of the organization within a multi-cultural environment.
  • Discretion tact and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel PowerPoint and Word).
  • Superior Level language proficiency skills in English (read/write/speak/listen). Advanced Level language proficiency skills in Spanish (read/write/speak/listen) is a plus.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Finance

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