Director Accounting North America (Finance)

TL;DR

Director Accounting North America (Finance): Overseeing accounting for US and Canadian subsidiaries with an accent on financial closing processes and IFRS compliance. Focus on driving process improvements, SAP S/4HANA implementation, and integrating AI tools into accounting workflows.

Location: Hybrid (Munich, Germany)

Company

Globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the North America G/L Accounting team for US and Canadian entities.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes under IFRS and manage end-to-end financial audits.
• Prepare monthly P&L reports for the CFO and senior management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners including auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive process improvements and the strategic implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
• Adopt new technologies and AI tools to evolve accounting practices in a digital age.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accounting; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Deep hands-on expertise in IFRS; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.
• Several years of leadership experience in accounting within an international corporate environment.
• Proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Fluent English is essential; German skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively across different time zones, cultures, and hierarchies.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible hours and 30 days of vacation.
• Access to advanced AI platforms (Claude, hirify.globalgpt) to supercharge productivity.
• Mobility support with a company car.
• Future security through retirement plan contributions and capital-forming benefits.
• On-site gym, gaming area, choir, and high-quality employee restaurant.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global rent, share, ride and hirify.global+ services.