Director, Regional Accounting and Reporting

We One•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Regional Accounting and Reporting serves as the senior accounting leader for the Americas Regional Office and is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, controllership, governance and financial transformation activities of the Regional Office and coordination of financial reporting across 10+ business units throughout North and South America. This role ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), maintains a strong internal control environment, and partners closely with Regional Leadership, Global Group Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Business Unit Finance teams to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting. The position plays a key leadership role in driving accounting excellence, process standardization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Americas region. In addition to traditional controllership responsibilities, the role serves as a key driver of finance transformation across the Americas region. The incumbent is expected to champion an AI-enabled and data-driven mindset, identifying, developing, and implementing innovative technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions that improve productivity, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and increase confidence in financial and operational data. The position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the availability of accurate, reliable, and timely information that supports strategic decision-making across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation required
12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant controllership, financial reporting, and accounting leadership responsibilities
Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing high-performing teams
Experience within multinational organizations with operations spanning multiple countries and legal entities
Demonstrated experience overseeing monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting matters in a complex business environment
Experience coordinating and influencing geographically dispersed finance teams
Expert-level knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, and accounting best practices
Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance to complex transactions
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and consolidation principles
Experience with enterprise ERP systems required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large data set analysis, pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial modeling techniques

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Public accounting experience with a Big Four or large international accounting firm preferred
Experience supporting logistics, transportation, supply chain, infrastructure, industrial, or other complex multinational operations preferred
Oracle Fusion experience preferred

Responsibilities

Champion the adoption of AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, and advanced analytics solutions across accounting, reporting, and controllership functions
Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision-making capabilities
Partner with Finance, IT, Data, and Business teams to design, develop, test, and implement technology solutions that improve financial processes and reporting outcomes
Evaluate and modernize existing finance processes through automation, robotics, workflow optimization, and AI-driven solutions while maintaining strong control environments
Act as a change agent, fostering innovation and encouraging teams to embrace new technologies and continuous improvement opportunities
Lead accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities for the Americas Regional Office
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, Group Accounting Policies, and corporate reporting requirements
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and ensure adherence to corporate reporting deadlines
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial reporting packages
Perform analytical reviews of income statements, balance sheets, and key financial metrics across regional entities
Coordinate and oversee financial reporting activities across 10+ business units throughout North and South America
Partner with Finance Directors, Controllers, and Finance Leadership teams throughout the region to ensure consistency in accounting treatment, reporting quality, and compliance with Group accounting policies
Act as a regional accounting contact between Business Units and Global Group Accounting
Drive alignment of accounting practices and reporting standards across the region
Serve as one of the regional subject matter experts on IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex, unusual, and non-routine transactions
Lead the implementation of new IFRS standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory requirements
Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and accounting position papers as required
Partner with Global Group Accounting to ensure consistent interpretation and application of accounting policies across the organization.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance requirements
Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk
Ensure appropriate accounting procedures, controls, and documentation are maintained throughout the region
Support internal and external audits
Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across accounting and reporting functions
Leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics capabilities to strengthen controls, improve monitoring effectiveness, reduce risk, and enhance confidence in financial reporting
Partner closely with Treasury to support cash management, liquidity planning, and related accounting activities
Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Operational teams on key business initiatives
Support acquisitions, restructurings, integrations, and other strategic projects as required
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals through direct and indirect management responsibilities
Establish departmental goals and performance expectations aligned with business objectives
Conduct performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, onboarding, and training activities as needed
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth