Chief Accountant

MICHELIN Connected Fleet; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHELIN Connected Fleet in Atlanta seeks a hands-on Chief Accountant to lead the accounting organization, ensure IFRS reporting integrity, and support scalable growth in a fast-paced fleet technology environment.

You will oversee all accounting operations, tax compliance, O2C, and internal controls, while driving cash flow improvements through disciplined working capital management and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent designation.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in accounting operations.
• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience in SaaS/tech/IoT/hardware-enabled subscription businesses.
• ERP systems experience, NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFRS financial reporting and technical accounting policy development.
• Own month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Drive automation and scalable controls to support growth; improve working capital.
• Oversee Revenue Accounting and O2C for hardware, subscriptions, and bundled contracts.
• Coordinate tax compliance, statutory reporting, and regulatory filings; manage audits.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Technical accounting

Leadership

ERP systems

Cash flow management

Credit management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable and hands‑on Chief Accountant to lead our accounting organization and ensure the integrity of financial reporting while supporting scalable growth in a fast‑paced fleet technology environment. As a leader at the intersection of connected hardware, SaaS, and fleet operations, we require a finance professional who combines deep technical accounting expertise with a strong operational mindset.

The Chief Accountant

will oversee all accounting operations, IFRS financial reporting, tax compliance, government and statutory reporting, revenue recognition, Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes, due diligence activities, audit management, enterprise risk management, and internal controls. Beyond compliance, this role will be a key driver of Free Cash Flow (FCF) improvement through disciplined working capital management, billing excellence, collections optimization, credit management, and process automation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards related to revenue recognition, inventory, leases, fixed assets, business combinations, and financial instruments.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting documentation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions, strategic initiatives, and new business models.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements across all applicable jurisdictions.

Accounting Operations Management

• Lead all accounting functions
• Own the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Establish operational metrics and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.
• Implement automation and scalable controls to support business growth.
• Develop and oversee customer credit policies, credit reviews, and collection governance processes to improve cash flow and minimize bad debt exposure.
• Ensure accounting operations support appropriate segregation of duties, governance, and control effectiveness.

Revenue Accounting & Order-to-Cash (O2C)

• Oversee the end‑to‑end Order‑to‑Cash process, partnering closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for hardware sales, subscription revenue, professional services, and bundled customer contracts.

Tax, Government Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead all direct and indirect tax compliance activities, including corporate income tax, sales and use tax, VAT/GST, payroll tax, withholding tax, property tax, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of all statutory financial reports, tax filings, and government reporting obligations.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
• Oversee tax provision calculations, deferred tax accounting, tax disclosures, and uncertain tax positions in accordance with IFRS.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation, accounting regulations, and reporting requirements, ensuring timely implementation across the organization.
• Coordinate and manage all tax audits, government examinations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Support tax planning opportunities that enhance cash flow, operational efficiency, and enterprise value while maintaining full compliance.
• Lead transactional accounting support for acquisitions, investments, financing activities, and other strategic transactions.
• Coordinate financial and tax due diligence requests and prepare supporting analyses and documentation.
• Support purchase accounting, opening balance sheet reviews, and post‑acquisition integration activities.
• Identify accounting, tax, and compliance impacts associated with new business models and growth initiatives.
• Participate in risk assessments related to strategic initiatives and transaction activities.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Leadership

• Drive initiatives that improve Free Cash Flow (FCF) and overall cash conversion performance.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to optimize working capital across receivables, payables, inventory, and deferred revenue.
• Improve Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through stronger billing controls, collection strategies, dispute resolution processes, and credit management practices.
• Identify and eliminate sources of revenue leakage and cash leakage.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable insights on cash generation opportunities and risks.
• Support commercial and operational decisions that strengthen profitability and accelerate cash flow generation.
• Evaluate customer credit risk exposure and implement strategies to balance growth, customer retention, and cash collection objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional designation.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting operations.
• A strong ownership mindset, with accountability for resolving issues and delivering initiatives from diagnosis through implementation.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to translate complex accounting and business issues into practical solutions.
• Strong expertise in IFRS reporting and technical accounting.
• Experience in SaaS, technology, telematics, IoT, mobility, logistics, or hardware‑enabled subscription businesses.
• Deep understanding of:
• IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition
• Subscription and recurring revenue models
• Inventory accounting
• Multi‑element customer contracts
• Order‑to‑Cash processes
• Internal controls and audit management
• Tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements
• Credit risk management and collections processes
• Experience managing corporate tax, indirect tax (VAT/GST/Sales Tax), payroll tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, or private equity environments.
• Experience managing tax audits, regulatory examinations, and government reporting obligations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strong financial controls, governance frameworks, and enterprise risk management processes.
• Advanced ERP experience (NetSuite preferred, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

Preferred

• Experience in a global organization.
• Exposure to hardware and connected‑device business models.
• Experience supporting high‑growth or PE‑backed companies.
• Track record of improving working capital and Free Cash Flow performance.
• Experience leading finance transformation, automation, and process optimization initiatives.