General Ledger & Closing Lead - NA Accounting

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. seeks an Accounting Team Lead – General Ledger & Closing to drive the North American close cycle, ensure compliant financial reporting, and lead standardization and automation efforts across the region.

You will partner with stakeholders, auditors, and finance teams to strengthen internal controls, develop talent, and advance digital transformation using Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, and RPA.

Qualifications

• > Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• > 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, incl. GL, closing, reporting, governance.
• > Strong IFRS/Local GAAP knowledge and complex close processes.
• > Experience with auditors, senior management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• > Proficient in SAP and data analytics tools; knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, RPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close for North American entities.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting per IFRS/Local GAAP.
• Standardize closing processes and strengthen controls across North America.
• Drive automation and digital transformation in GL and close activities.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Controlling, and external/internal audits.
• Mentor accounting staff and foster accountability and knowledge sharing.

Skills

General Ledger

Closing

IFRS

Local GAAP

Auditing coordination

Leadership

Power BI

Power Query

Alteryx

RPA

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Energy, Inc. seeks an Accounting Team Lead – General Ledger & Closing to drive the North American close cycle, ensure compliant financial reporting, and lead standardization and automation efforts across the region.

You will partner with stakeholders, auditors, and finance teams to strengthen internal controls, develop talent, and advance digital transformation using Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, and RPA.