Global Accounting Director

S&C Electric Company

. Oversee international accounting operations across manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $205,843 - $272,739 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements while leading multi-national teams. Proven ability to drive process improvements, financial reporting, and governance in a manufacturing environment.

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International Accounting OperationsU.S. GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingTransfer Pricing ComplianceERP Implementation

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCost AccountingGlobal Close ProcessesIntercompany AccountingStatutory ReportingOECD Pillar II RequirementsAccounting Data GovernanceAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementsAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Leadership CapabilitiesExecutive CommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinance Transformation ToolsAutomation SolutionsDigitalization Initiatives

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Multinational Accounting OperationsManufacturing EnvironmentGovernanceCross-Border TransactionsFinancial Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee international accounting operations across manufacturing and non-manufacturing locations
Establish consistent accounting processes, close procedures, and governance across regions
Develop and execute the accounting organization's strategic roadmap
Ensure accounting practices align with corporate objectives and business requirements
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across international entities
Ensure timely and accurate reporting under U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements
Drive balance sheet integrity through reconciliation and review processes
Oversee management reporting packages and supporting schedules
Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines
Provide governance for international accounting operations and local statutory compliance
Coordinate regional accounting teams to drive consistency and efficiency
Partner with Tax on OECD Pillar II readiness and GloBE data requirements
Lead transfer pricing compliance, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, cost allocations, and cross-border transaction documentation
Streamline, automate, and standardize accounting processes
Partner with Finance Transformation and Systems teams on ERP, automation, and digitalization initiatives
Drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and improve quality
Coordinate annual audits across international locations
Lead internal control compliance and management testing across international entities
Resolve audit findings and recommendations
Coordinate with tax, legal, and external advisors on audit and cross-border matters
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, and Operations leaders
Support acquisitions, integrations, restructuring, and strategic initiatives
Assist executive leadership with financial analysis and decision support
Provide accounting data governance and decision support for transfer pricing and global minimum tax compliance
Develop future accounting leaders through coaching and mentoring
Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the global accounting organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
Experience leading multi-national accounting organizations in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in financial reporting, cost accounting, and global close processes
Experience managing accounting teams across multiple countries
ERP implementation or finance transformation experience preferred
Experience supporting multinational tax compliance processes preferred, including transfer pricing, intercompany accounting, statutory reporting, and OECD Pillar II
Expert understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Strong knowledge of multinational accounting operations
Experience managing distributed teams across multiple regions
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and process improvements
Strong executive communication and leadership capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of OECD Pillar II requirements, including GloBE data considerations, jurisdictional reporting needs, accounting controls and the finance function's role in supporting global minimum tax compliance
Strong understanding of transfer pricing principles, intercompany accounting, related-party transaction governance, and documentation support for cross-border arrangements
Proven ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources
Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits, including adoption and fertility support
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with traditional and Roth options
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component through KSOP
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings
Annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria
Hybrid work schedule
Employee ownership
Talent-development programs