Director of Accounting

ASSA ABLOY•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Director of Accounting is responsible for leading and overseeing all accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across general accounting, close and consolidation, statutory and audit support, internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The Director of Accounting partners closely with Finance leadership, FP&A, Tax, AR/AP, Treasury, and external auditors to support business growth, acquisitions, and operational excellence. This role requires a strong technical accounting background, proven people leadership, and experience operating in a multi‑entity, ERP‑enabled environment. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Experience managing multi‑entity accounting environments
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Proven people leadership and coaching ability
Strong technical accounting judgment
Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels
Process‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross‑functionally

Nice To Haves

Big 4 or public accounting experience
Experience in a multinational or matrixed organization
ERP implementation or transformation experience
Strong working knowledge of consolidation, intercompany, and statutory reporting

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Lead consolidation and intercompany accounting activities across multiple legal entities
Establish, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with SOX, internal control standards, and corporate accounting policies
Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audits and resolve findings
Drive consistency and standardization of accounting processes across entities
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and staff, fostering a strong control‑focused and collaborative culture
Provide clear direction, performance management, and succession planning for the accounting organization
Support recruiting, onboarding, and training to build scalable accounting capabilities
Act as a key finance stakeholder for ERP and systems initiatives (e.g., SAP, AX, NetSuite, BlackLine)
Drive automation, efficiency, and best practices across close, reconciliations, and reporting
Partner with IT and Finance transformation teams on system implementations and upgrades
Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, AR, AP, and Business Unit Finance on reporting and operational initiatives
Support M&A activity, including due diligence, opening balance sheets, and post‑acquisition integration
Provide accounting guidance on complex transactions and new business initiatives
Prepare and present accounting updates to senior leadership as needed