Director of Accounting

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Valencia, CA

13h • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Accounting reports to the CFO and is responsible for leading all accounting functions for Arvato North America, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, indirect tax, and insurance, while partnering closely with other Finance and Business functions. The director of Accounting also collaborates with the central treasury team to manage payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Previously held overall responsibility for yearly close and audits
• Expert knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience building high-performing teams
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a multi-entity, corporate, manufacturing, logistics, or service-based environment preferred
• CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal accounting policies, and corporate reporting requirements
• Oversee payroll and indirect tax
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure audit readiness and compliance
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for internal and external audits; coordinate audit requests and remediation of findings
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including performance management, succession planning, and talent development
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Tax, Legal, HR, and Corporate Finance to support business initiatives
• Oversee the preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
• Any additional tasks that may arise to ensure an efficient, compliant, and goal-oriented work environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director