We're seeking a Head of Accounting, North America to spearhead our subsidiary's finance team, ensuring precision in financial reporting and fostering a culture of excellence. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape financial strategies, optimize processes, and lead a talented team to new heights. If you're an experienced CPA with a passion for driving excellence in accounting operations within a dynamic multinational environment, we are eager to hear from you!

Your Tasks – Paint the world green

• Oversee the accounting department for a $600m multi-entity, multinational subsidiary of a global company including general ledger accounting, AR, AP, and financial reporting & disclosures.
• Ensure precise and timely completion of subsidiary's financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Elevate the skills of the subsidiary's accounting team through recruitment, training, and development initiatives, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Align subsidiary processes and standards with group guidelines, driving efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Stay current on industry trends, accounting standards, and group policies, guiding the subsidiary through relevant changes.
• Identify and rectify errors, inefficiencies, and process gaps, implementing corrective action plans promptly.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives, leveraging lean thinking and techniques for enhancing processes.
• Collaborate closely with finance, commercial, and operational teams, building strong relationships and delivering on commitments.
• Support in accounting and special projects as needed, contributing to strategic initiatives and organizational growth.

Your Profile – Ready to hop on board

• CPA with an active license, demonstrating expertise in accounting principles and standards.
• 10 years of accounting experience, including 5 years as a Controller or equivalent in an entity with $500m revenue.
• Proficiency in US GAAP and extensive experience in IFRS reporting.
• Familiarity in accounting and/or financial reporting within a publicly-traded companies.
• Proficient with large ERP systems, ideally with Oracle Fusion experience.
• Proven track record of team management, including experience with distributed teams.
• Change catalyst with a focus on continuous improvement and performance optimization.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams toward shared targets.

Our Perks – More than just a job

• Your well being is important to us. To ensure you have the support you need, we offer the following benefits to U.S. Employees:

  • Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans, including FSAs, Telemedicine support, and HRAs with company contributions of up to $1000
  • 401k plans with up to 3% of matching contributions
  • 5 weeks of PTO, in addition to company holidays and 2 personal Floating Holidays
  • Company-funded life insurance policy and supplemental life insurance options
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to free over-the-phone counselling to help you with a variety of personal needs; including emotional and mental well-being, addiction and recovery, marital and family problems, and legal and financial issues
  • Free travel for yourself and eligible dependents on both FlixBus and Greyhound services

  Want to rewrite the history of mobility with us? Then join our ride and apply now. We're excited to hear from you! We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

About Flix

We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world – and our journey has just begun.

The following video shows our amazing success story:

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