Senior Accountant

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 4% company match

Paid time off

Wellness program linked to LSA

Employer HSA contribution

Paid parental leave

Company-paid disability benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH is seeking a professional to lead end-to-end accounting process excellence across North America. The role requires a focus on improving processes, ensuring financial integrity, and engaging with stakeholders to provide analytical insights across operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and strong technical accounting skills. Competitive benefits include a 401(k) with company matching, paid time off, and employer HSA contributions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in technical accounting topics like IFRS-related matters.
• Proven ability to own and improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end accounting process excellence across North America.
• Ensure operational integrity and enhance financial insights.
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting topics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Technical accounting

Process optimization

Automation

Education

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

CPA strongly preferred

Master’s degree

Tools

Power Platform

SAP

Reporting tools

Job description

This role is responsible for driving end-to-end accounting process excellence across North America, shifting from transactional execution to process ownership, automation, and value creation.

The position ensures operational integrity within a hybrid operating model by:

• Governing activities performed by the Shared Services Center (India COE)
• Driving process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
• Strengthening internal controls and compliance
• Enhancing financial insights to support regional decision-making

The role serves as a key connector between local finance, shared services, and corporate, enabling scalable, technology-driven processes and promoting global best practices.

Technical Accounting

Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting topics (e.g., benefit accounting, tax accounting, provisions, and other IFRS‑related matters)

Interpret and apply accounting standards to non‑routine or judgmental transactions

Partner with Corporate Accounting and external advisors to align on accounting positions

Ensure clear process documentation, SOPs, and control frameworks (ICFR alignment)

Process Ownership & Optimization

Own and continuously improve assigned end‑to‑end accounting processes (RTR, close, reporting)

Identify inefficiencies and redesign processes to drive standardization and scalability

Lead root‑cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions

Accounting Shared Services Governance

Act as interface with India COE for accounting operations

Define, monitor, and improve service delivery performance (quality, timeliness, accuracy)

Resolve escalations and ensure accountability between local and COE teams

Support streamlining, transition and stabilization of activities

Automation & Digital Enablement

Identify and implement automation opportunities (Power Platform, SAP, reporting tools)

Reduce manual journal entries, enhance reconciliations, and analytic activities

Business Partnering & Regional Support

Provide analytical insights to support decision‑making across US and Canada operations

Engage directly with manufacturing sites and functional stakeholders

Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations

Support regional initiatives and strategic projects

Financial Integrity & Reporting

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results under IFRS

Support reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements

Maintain strong internal control environment and compliance standards

Contribute to period‑end close with focus on exceptions and analytics (not transaction processing)

Promote best practices across the global organization

Support corporate initiatives and cross‑regional projects

Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and process harmonization

Mentor colleagues and support capability development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred and/or Master’s degree
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience

ARLANXEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Retirement savings 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional 5% Employer Retirement Contribution (ERC), totaling up to 9%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Wellness program linked to a Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution of $500 for individual coverage or $1,000 for family coverage.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Company‑paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.