VP, Chief Accounting Officer

Dentsply Sirona

. Provide executive leadership for global accounting and financial reporting activities .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, with a strong focus on leading global accounting teams and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Proven ability to drive modernization and optimization of accounting processes and systems while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseSEC Reporting ExperienceSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceGlobal Accounting LeadershipSAP S/4HANA Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTechnical AccountingData AnalyticsInternal ControlsComplex TransactionsM&A SupportFinancial Statement PreparationRegulatory ComplianceAccounting Policy DevelopmentConsolidation of Financial Results

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringContinuous ImprovementAccountability

Tools & Technologies

ERP OptimizationFinance Technology InitiativesAutomation ToolsDigital ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree in AccountingMBA or Master's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Public Company ExperienceGlobal OperationsRegulated Industry ExperienceBig Four Public Accounting ExperienceFinancial Statements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership for global accounting and financial reporting activities
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Oversee Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings support schedules, and other SEC filings
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and global statutory reporting requirements
Lead consolidation of global financial results across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Maintain enterprise accounting policies and consistent regional application
Lead technical accounting assessments and implementation of new standards and regulations
Govern significant accounting judgments, estimates, and complex transactions
Partner with Legal, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Development on acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and financing activities
Maintain the internal control environment and oversee Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, testing, remediation, and certification
Partner with Internal Audit and business leaders to identify risks and strengthen controls
Ensure readiness for internal, external, and regulatory audits
Lead global accounting teams across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM
Establish scalable operating models using shared services and centers of excellence
Drive standardization, simplification, automation, and close-cycle efficiency
Lead modernization of accounting processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
Drive ERP optimization and finance technology initiatives using automation, analytics, AI, and digital tools
Build and develop a world-class accounting organization and succession plans
Foster accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Mentor finance leaders and develop high-potential talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
CPA required
15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Significant public company experience with SEC reporting responsibilities
Prior leadership experience in a multinational organization with global operations
Demonstrated success leading large, globally dispersed accounting organizations
Experience supporting M&A, restructuring, and transformation initiatives
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP
Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements
Extensive SOX and internal controls experience
Technical accounting expertise involving complex transactions
Strong data, reporting, and analytics capabilities
Eligibility to work in the United States
MBA or Master's degree, Big Four public accounting experience, and regulated-industry experience are preferred, not required
SAP S/4HANA experience is strongly preferred