Director, Regional Accounting and Reporting

Job Description

Serves as the senior accounting leader for the Americas Regional Office and is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, controllership, governance and financial transformation activities of the Regional Office and coordination of financial reporting across 10+ business units throughout North and South America. This role ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), maintains a strong internal control environment, and partners closely with Regional Leadership, Global Group Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Business Unit Finance teams to deliver accurate, timely, and high‑quality financial reporting.

This position plays a key leadership role in driving accounting excellence, process standardization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Americas region. In addition to traditional controllership responsibilities, the role serves as a key driver of finance transformation, championing an AI‑enabled, data‑driven mindset and implementing innovative technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions.

• Champion the adoption of AI‑enabled tools, automation technologies, and advanced analytics solutions across accounting, reporting, and controllership functions
• Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision‑making capabilities
• Partner with Finance, IT, Data, and Business teams to design, develop, test, and implement technology solutions that improve financial processes and reporting outcomes
• Evaluate and modernize existing finance processes through automation, robotics, workflow optimization, and AI‑driven solutions while maintaining strong control environments
• Act as a change agent, fostering innovation and encouraging teams to embrace new technologies and continuous improvement opportunities

• Lead accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities for the Americas Regional Office
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, Group Accounting Policies, and corporate reporting requirements
• Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes and ensure adherence to corporate reporting deadlines
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial reporting packages
• Perform analytical reviews of income statements, balance sheets, and key financial metrics across regional entities

• Coordinate and oversee financial reporting activities across 10+ business units throughout North and South America
• Partner with Finance Directors, Controllers, and Finance Leadership teams to ensure consistency in accounting treatment and compliance with Group accounting policies
• Act as a regional accounting contact between Business Units and Global Group Accounting
• Drive alignment of accounting practices and reporting standards across the region

• Serve as one of the regional subject matter experts on IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex, unusual, and non‑routine transactions
• Lead the implementation of new IFRS standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and accounting position papers as required
• Partner with Global Group Accounting to ensure consistent interpretation and application of accounting policies across the organization

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance requirements
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk
• Ensure appropriate accounting procedures, controls, and documentation are maintained throughout the region
• Support internal and external…