Senior Director, Global Accounting & IFRS/SOX Leadership

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking a Sr. Director of Accounting to oversee IFRS‑compliant financial reporting for the CE reportable segment, including manufacturing, selling, and marketing activities.

You will lead a team of 8–10 accounting managers and partner with Global Business Services to deploy scalable offshore resources. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, and continuous improvement through automation and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years related experience; 5+ years in a managerial role.
• CPA license preferred; IFRS and SOX knowledge.
• Experience with ERP/CPM systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for CE reportable segment, ensuring IFRS compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead 8-10 Accounting Managers and senior leaders to foster high-performance culture.
• Strengthen internal controls (SOX) and risk management across onshore/offshore teams.
• Collaborate with GBS leadership to develop scalable service delivery and offshore resources.
• Drive process improvements through automation and data analytics, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors and corporate functions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree preferred

CPA license preferred

Tools

ERP

CPM

SAP

Oracle Hyperion

BEx

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking a Sr. Director of Accounting to oversee IFRS‑compliant financial reporting for the CE reportable segment, including manufacturing, selling, and marketing activities.

You will lead a team of 8–10 accounting managers and partner with Global Business Services to deploy scalable offshore resources. The role emphasizes strong internal controls, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, and continuous improvement through automation and data analytics.