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