Accounting Director - (US-IL-Lisle - 60532)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 49344306
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Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:
Coordinates the accounting activities within the Finance & Controlling department and ensures that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and company guidelines. Providing leadership by participating in work planning, resource optimization, employee goal setting, coaching, hiring decisions and performance monitoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for Financial Statements, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, T&E Reimbursement, Payroll, Treasury and Taxes.
Preparation of Financial Statements.
Responsible for all Accounting related reports to Headquarter in Germany.
Oversee month-end close process and tasks
Organize and manage external audits and reviews
Ensure that SOX controls are performed and documentation is up-to-date.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cash Management/Foreign Currency Hedging
Governance Compliance/Reporting.
Special projects as they arise.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

10 years accounting experience in a corporate accounting department.
Management experience.
Very good understanding of IFRS and US GAAP guidelines.
Strong SAP knowledge.
Strong base of excel skills.
Detail oriented, accurate, and organized.
Ability to meet critical deadlines and work under pressure.
Strong communication skills.
Fluent in German.
Regular, predictable attendance.

EDUCATION:

CPA or similar degree