[Hiring] Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting @Fresenius Medical Care

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred
• 10+ years’ related experience
• 5+ years’ experience as a Manager; or 5+ years’ experience in a functional management role
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• 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 an ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff personnel
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

Requirements

• Provide strategic leadership for all accounting activities supporting Manufacturing, Selling, and Marketing operations (CE reportable segment)
• Lead and direct a team of 8-10 Accounting Managers and senior leaders
• Develop organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and succession planning for managers and high-potential employees
• Provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations through subordinate managers
• Serve as the senior accounting leader for the CE reportable segment
• Act as the primary technical accounting resource for the CE reportable segment
• Ensure a robust internal control environment by establishing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and consolidation activities
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of financial reporting packages
• Partner with Global Business Services (GBS) accounting operations
• Lead training, coaching, and knowledge-transfer initiatives for GBS teams
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across accounting processes
• Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate operational effectiveness
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Finance, Operations, Tax, Treasury, Internal Controls, and other business partners
• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional projects focused on process improvements
• Maintain overall responsibility for department staffing, organizational design, resource allocation, and expense management
• Serve as the primary liaison for the CE reportable segment with external auditors
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Corporate Accounting functions
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, development, inclusion, and accountability
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

Company Description

Fresenius Medical Care 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.