Sr. Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing the CE reportable segment’s accounting functions. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines and requirements. The position provides strategic leadership and helps build and shape the finance and accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for accounting activities supporting Manufacturing, Selling, and Marketing operations (CE reportable segment), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, financial reporting requirements, and the organization’s mission.
• 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 through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning for managers and high-potential employees.
• Oversee accounting operations through subordinate managers to ensure 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.
• Ensure 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 on complex accounting matters, IFRS requirements, new accounting standards, and financial reporting issues.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, financial governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and consolidation activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting and analysis.
• Direct preparation, review, and analysis of financial reporting packages, ensuring alignment with externally reported statements, disclosures, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with and oversee the organization’s Global Business Services (GBS) accounting operations, including reviewing work product and developing accounting capabilities.
• Work with GBS leadership to develop offshore accounting resources, improve technical accounting competencies, strengthen operational effectiveness, and establish scalable 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 across accounting processes using technology, data analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and shared services.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate operational effectiveness, service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across onshore and offshore accounting teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and partners including Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, and other business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and transformation efforts.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional projects involving process improvements, systems implementations, organizational effectiveness, and accounting transformation.
• Maintain responsibility for department staffing, organizational design, resource allocation, and expense management.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the CE reportable segment with external auditors, coordinating audit activities, managing audit requests, reviewing findings, and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Corporate Accounting to support governance initiatives, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, development, inclusion, and accountability, creating opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations (see applicable addendum for department/location-specific functions).

Addendum: CE Reportable Segment Scope

This role oversees accounting and financial reporting for the CE segment related to component business functions including:

• NxStage
• MSC
• Supply Chain

Core functions include:

• Financial reporting
• Partnering with the GBS and other stakeholders
• Accurate balance sheet reconciliation

Key accounting areas include:

• Intercompany transactions
• Inventory valuation
• Foreign currency translation
• Hedging
• External audit support
• Internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years’ related experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Manager; or 5+ years’ experience in a functional management role.
• Demonstrated experience managing one or more departments.
• Prior experience in a multi-location accounting environment preferred.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and email applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP), corporate performance management (CPM), and analytical reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Hyperion Enterprise, BEx, etc.).
• Concrete knowledge of IFRS, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

Location & Working Conditions

• Travel may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Supervision

• Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of accounting staff.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.