Director of Accounting & Financial Strategy

Arvato Direct Services Potsdam GmbH; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato North America is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead all accounting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting. You will supervise general ledger, close processes, payroll, tax, and audits, partnering with Finance and Business leaders to drive budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, coordinating audits, and driving process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and internal accounting policies and corporate reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll and indirect tax; coordinate audits and remediation of findings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules; partner on budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs to ensure audit readiness.
• Lead accounting team, including performance management and development.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Arvato North America is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead all accounting functions, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting. You will supervise general ledger, close processes, payroll, tax, and audits, partnering with Finance and Business leaders to drive budgeting and forecasting across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, coordinating audits, and driving process improvements and automation.