What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior FX Accountant and Project Lead position at Lensa?
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Siemens Energy. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.
A Snapshot Of Your Day (Overview)
As a Senior FX Accountant & Project Lead at Siemens Energy, you will play a key role within the Cash & Bank / Foreign Exchange Accounting team, leading complex accounting and automation projects and ensuring the integrity of FX-related financial reporting across North American operations. You will leverage your CPA-level technical expertise, analytical mindset, and collaborative leadership style to manage foreign currency exposures, ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies, and drive digital process improvements.
This position combines hands-on technical accounting with strategic project leadership, providing opportunities to mentor team members, lead process enhancement initiatives, and influence how Siemens Energy approaches FX topics in a dynamic, multinational environment.
How You'll Make An Impact
Our team is dedicated to advancing Siemens Energy's global initiatives by focusing on digitalization opportunities. We foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines and corporate policies while contributing to the overall financial success of Siemens Energy in a dynamic global market. We seek a driven and self-motivated individual with strong technical accounting and digital skills to support efficient workflows in this hybrid working role.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local
law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
A Snapshot Of Your Day (Overview)
As a Senior FX Accountant & Project Lead at Siemens Energy, you will play a key role within the Cash & Bank / Foreign Exchange Accounting team, leading complex accounting and automation projects and ensuring the integrity of FX-related financial reporting across North American operations. You will leverage your CPA-level technical expertise, analytical mindset, and collaborative leadership style to manage foreign currency exposures, ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies, and drive digital process improvements.
This position combines hands-on technical accounting with strategic project leadership, providing opportunities to mentor team members, lead process enhancement initiatives, and influence how Siemens Energy approaches FX topics in a dynamic, multinational environment.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Lead complex FX accounting activities, ensureaccurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of foreign currency transactionsand derivative instruments under IFRS.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on FX hedge accounting and other advancedaccounting topics, providing guidance and training to peers and stakeholders.
- Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvementopportunities applying strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Lead and deliver projects aimed at process optimization, automation, anddigital transformation (e.g., Excel, Alteryx, AI, or similar tools).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Areas, Treasury,and Accounting teams globally to ensurealignment and transparency in FX-related matters.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior analysts, coordinating workstreams,setting priorities, and supporting team development.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including valuation ofderivatives, FX cash flow impacts, and financial statement analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, orrelated field; CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- 5 years of progressive accounting or auditexperience in large, complex organizations - experience in a Big 4 or largepublic accounting firm highly desirable.
- Technical & Analytical Expertise: Proven experience withadvanced accounting topics such as hedge accounting, consolidations,derivatives, and other technical areas. Strong financial analysis andinvestigative skills with the ability to research, interpret, and clearlycommunicate findings.
- Leadership & Collaboration : Demonstrated projectleadership or supervisory experience with the ability to coordinate teams,manage timelines, and drive results. Excellent communication and collaborationskills, capable of simplifying complex topics for diverse audiences.
- Digital Mindset & Continuous Improvement: Advanced Excelproficiency and familiarity with automation or analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx,Power BI, AI), with strong ERP (SAP) experience and understanding of largeglobal operations. Self-motivated and improvement-focused, consistently drivingefficiency and quality in deliverables.
- Applicants must be legally authorized foremployment in the United States without need for current or futureemployer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with currentvisa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
Our team is dedicated to advancing Siemens Energy's global initiatives by focusing on digitalization opportunities. We foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines and corporate policies while contributing to the overall financial success of Siemens Energy in a dynamic global market. We seek a driven and self-motivated individual with strong technical accounting and digital skills to support efficient workflows in this hybrid working role.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
- Careergrowth and development opportunities
- Supportivework culture
- Companypaid Health and wellness benefits
- PaidTime Off and paid holidays
- 401Ksavings plan with company match
- Familybuilding benefits
- Parentalleave
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local
law.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com