What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Accounting position at KARL STORZ North America?
Location: Hybrid at our North America HQ in El Segundo, CA - expectations is 3 days/ week in the office
Travel: 10% - 15% across the US Toronto, ON
We are seeking a Director Of Accounting to lead accounting operations across five legal entities and 4 sites in a complex, multi-country environment. This role provides strategic oversight for financial close, reporting, audits, internal controls, and accounting transformation, partnering closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to modernize regional accounting operations, influence strategy, and build a scalable, best-in-class organization.
What You’ll Do
KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.
Travel: 10% - 15% across the US Toronto, ON
We are seeking a Director Of Accounting to lead accounting operations across five legal entities and 4 sites in a complex, multi-country environment. This role provides strategic oversight for financial close, reporting, audits, internal controls, and accounting transformation, partnering closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to modernize regional accounting operations, influence strategy, and build a scalable, best-in-class organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end monthly close and reporting (US GAAP and German GAAP)
- Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and technical accounting adoption
- Drive standardization, automation, ERP enablement, and AI innovation
- Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management
- Lead and develop high-performing accounting teams across multiple locations
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- 5 years of people leadership experience, including organizational design and building
- high-performing teams across multiple sites
- Multi-entity, multi-country accounting experience (US and statutory)
- Strong US GAAP knowledge; ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proven experience leading ERP implementations and accounting transformations
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (CPA/MBA a plus)
KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.