Accounting Director - job 1 of 2

KOSTAL has a strong family history based on innovation and caring for our employees. For more than 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

Main Job Purpose:

Key leadership position responsible for managing and directing the organization’s accounting operations and external financial reporting activities for the region North America (Mexico & US). Ensure that all financial records are maintained in accordance with regional Accounting Principles (US-, MX-, German GAAP) and drive the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial data across the organization. Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes, establish and enforce internal controls, and play a critical role in external audits, regulatory filings, and strategic financial initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities - includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, general ledger and company’s’ treasury functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under US-, MX-, German GAAP.
• Lead the monthly close process and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly account analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax laws, and all applicable financial regulations in alignment with the local tax team.
• Supervise the development, implementation and adherence to internal controls to safeguard company’s assets.
• Responsible for year-end audit results and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure and oversee achievements of critical accounting KPI’s.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support for complex transactions.

The role requires a strong technical accounting background, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. The Director will partner closely with cross-functional teams - including operations, controlling, taxes and legal, and will lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals in Mexico and the US, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent desired. CPA is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in the Automotive Industry with at least 5 years in a leadership role, experience in a public accounting firm is a plus.
• Experience in leading multinational teams (Mexico & US) desired.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards, understanding of different GAAP models incl. US, Mexican and German GAAP.
• Excellent understanding of Enterprise Systems and Solutions (preferably SAP FICO Finance/Controlling modules).
• Exceptional leadership skills paired with attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving and multitasking skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen to and understand needs across diverse stakeholders at various levels of the organization within a multi-cultural environment.
• Discretion, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Superior Level language proficiency skills in English (read/write/speak/listen). Advanced Level language proficiency skills in Spanish (read/write/speak/listen) is a plus.