Sr. Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

The Sr. Director, Accounting is responsible for overseeing all of the CE reportable segments accounting functions. The incumbent will implement and maintain systems of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and all financial systems are in compliance with company policies & procedures, and regulatory guidelines and requirements. The Sr. Director, Accounting plays a critical role in shaping and building the finance and accounting functions.

Provide strategic leadership for all accounting activities supporting Manufacturing, Selling, and Marketing operations (CE reportable segment), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, financial reporting requirements, and the company's mission and core values. Lead and direct a team of 8-10 Accounting Managers and senior leaders, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development. Develop organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and succession planning for managers and high-potential employees, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline and long‑term organizational sustainability.

Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations through subordinate managers, ensuring the effective execution of business processes, achievement of operational objectives, and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Serve as the senior accounting leader for the CE reportable segment, responsible for the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting related to Manufacturing, Selling, and Marketing activities, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and company accounting policies.

Act as the primary technical accounting resource for the CE reportable segment, providing guidance and interpretation of complex accounting matters, IFRS requirements, new accounting standards, and financial reporting issues. Ensure a robust internal control environment by establishing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls, financial governance processes, and risk management practices to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Oversee month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close and consolidation activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting and analysis. Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of financial reporting packages ensuring they align with the externally reported statements, disclosures, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. Partner with, review work product of, and develop the organization’s Global Business Services (GBS) accounting operations.

Partner closely with GBS leadership to develop offshore accounting resources, improve technical accounting competencies, strengthen operational effectiveness, and establish scalable, sustainable service delivery models. Lead training, coaching, and knowledge‑transfer initiatives for GBS teams to ensure adherence to accounting policies, IFRS requirements, internal controls, reconciliation standards, and financial reporting expectations. Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across accounting processes, leveraging technology, data analytics, AI‑enabled solutions, and shared service capabilities to enhance efficiency, control, and scalability.

Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate operational effectiveness, service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across both onshore and offshore accounting teams. Collaborate with executive leadership,…