Director Accounting & Reporting (Part-time/Job Share)

Inside the Role

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

This is a part-time/job share position with the expectation of 20-24 hours per week

What You Drive at DTNA

• Executive Leadership:
  • Lead, motivate and develop the team based on departmental, Finance and Company's vision and strategy. Ensure target-oriented internal communication and achievement of agreed targets.
  • Be a Coaching Leader for direct reports by supporting their development and providing regular feedback.
  • Provide financial and business support services to all business units regarding business models and business processes to meet new and changing business needs. Effectively communicate accounting policy to the organization.
• Emerging topics and projects oversight, steering and support:
  • Drive and steer implementation of key projects and transformation activities (Segment Closing, Sustainability Reporting, complex M&A projects, One View P&L, IFRS 18 implementation, Auditor change)
  • Ensure strong level of collaboration and support with business partners within TN and alignment with central functions
  • Drive Real Time Financial Reporting Finance Initiative and enable advance analytics for review of relevant financial data
• Financial Reporting:
  • Ensure excellent management and execution of the monthly reporting processes (MIF global release) in regards to quality, accuracy and speed, and ensure that results are reviewed with FC local management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee activities of external auditors to maintain budget and audit efficiency. Ensure that findings and comments are addressed appropriately.
  • Drive research of key accounting issues and propose appropriate accounting treatment and policies in accordance with IFRS.
• Sustainability Reporting:
  • Ensure excellent management and execution of the monthly close processes (cbFC) in regards to quality, accuracy and speed and ensure that results are reviewed with FC local management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Steer implementation and sustainment of efficient governance, coordination and internal controls over Sustainability Reporting (non-financial actuals) for TN segment for relevant KPIs and coordination of activities with Controlling and Business functions.
  • Oversee accounting and business case assessment for M&A projects including collaboration with Tax, Treasury, and Controlling to review and shape relevant agreements, provide input on accounting impacts and align key matters with external auditors.
• Tax and Treasury Accounting:
  • Ensure excellent management and execution of monthly close processes and internal control activities for income taxes for all US and Canadian truck entities and DTFS
  • Ensure excellent management and execution of monthly close processes, financial reporting and internal control activities for treasury accounting processes of DTFNA and DTFCI including preparation of standalone audited financial statements
  • Drive research of key tax and treasury matters and propose appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS.
• Shared Services and Continuous Improvement:
  • Focus on optimizing departmental cost structure by using the global shared service network to continue to outsource standardized low risk reporting activities and increase overall effectiveness and efficiency of Financial Reporting function
  • Maintain close relationship with outsource service provider and monitor performance to achieve high quality
  • Exhibit leadership in effecting organizational or system change to achieve productivity, efficiency and control improvements across all processes including external audit effort.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or 5+ years in public accounting
• Over 7 years of experience in performing/overseeing Financial Reporting
• Over 3 years of leadership experience managing and developing a team of finance professionals
• Experience and background in IFRS, tax accounting, sustainability reporting is preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Schedule Type:

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.