Director of Accounting

Arvato Bertelsmann • Valencia, CA • 10h ago

Company Description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive, and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment, and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we're on it.

Job Description

The Director of Accounting reports to the CFO and is responsible for leading all accounting functions for Arvato North America, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, indirect tax, and insurance, while partnering closely with other Finance and Business functions. The director of Accounting also collaborates with the central treasury team to manage payments.

YOUR TASKS

Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal accounting policies, and corporate reporting requirements

Oversee payroll and indirect tax

Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules

Partner with Finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure audit readiness and compliance

Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for internal and external audits; coordinate audit requests and remediation of findings

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including performance management, succession planning, and talent development

Support system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Tax, Legal, HR, and Corporate Finance to support business initiatives

Oversee the preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

Any additional tasks that may arise to ensure an efficient, compliant, and goal-oriented work environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility

Previously held overall responsibility for yearly close and audits

Expert knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

Strong leadership and people management skills with experience building high-performing teams

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization

Previous experience in a multi-entity, corporate, manufacturing, logistics, or service-based environment preferred

CPA strongly preferred

Work location: This position will be located in one of the following locations: Valencia, CA / Louisville, KY / Boston, MA / Miami, FL

Additional Information

Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000.This range represents the expected base salary compensation before bonus for this role across multiple geographic locations. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate's geographic location, skills, and experience.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.

401(k) with company matching up to 6%.

Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.

Employee Assistance Program.

Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

Commuter benefits.

Employee engagement activities.

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here (https://bertelsmann-hr.de/docs/Overview\of\Data\Retention\Periods_EN.pdf) .

You can contact the company's Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

Learn more about our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Information here (https://career.arvato.com/equal-opportunity-and-accommodation-information) .

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