Head of Management Accounting

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive, and Publisher industries.
Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Job Description 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.
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
Qualifications 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
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
This range represents the expected base salary compensation before bonus for this role across multiple geographic locations. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
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.
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