Director Accounting North America (m/f/d)

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Company Description Job Description SIXT is growing and North America is one of our most dynamic markets. The Director Accounting North America (m/f/d) takes on a pivotal role in overseeing accounting for SIXT’s US and Canadian subsidiaries from our headquarters in Pullach close to Munich. You will lead a dedicated team, manage financial closing processes, and be the key contact for internal and external stakeholders. With a strong focus on innovation, transformation, and quality assurance, this role is central to driving the evolution of accounting in a digital age. Sounds exciting? Then apply now and become part of Team Orange in Pullach close to Munich! YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You lead and manage the North America G/L Accounting team, ensuring effective accounting processes across US and Canadian entities You own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process under IFRS, manage the financial audit end-to-end, and ensure consistently high balance sheet quality You prepare monthly P&L reports for the CFO, senior management, and HQ, serving as the primary point of contact for internal decision-makers as well as external partners including auditors and tax advisors You actively drive process improvements, the adoption of new technologies and AI tools, and strategic initiatives such as the SAP S/4HANA implementation YOUR SKILLS MATTER Education Degree in Finance/Accounting, ideally complemented by a CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Deep, hands-on IFRS expertise, knowledge of US GAAP is a plus Experience Several years of leadership responsibility in accounting, ideally within an international corporate environment, with a proven ability to work effectively across time zones, cultures, and hierarchies Tools Confident with SAP or comparable ERP systems and emerging technologies, structured and solution-oriented, with a hands-on attitude when it counts Communication Strong ability to convey complex topics clearly at every level from the team to the CFO Languages Fluent English is essential, German skills are an advantage WHAT WE OFFER Extra benefits Enjoy discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride and SIXT+, attractive vehicle leasing offers, and exclusive deals with partners for travel, tech, fashion and more AI at your fingertips From day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve Mobility boost We support your mobility with a company car Future security We contribute to your retirement plan and support you with capital-forming benefits to ensure you are well covered Feel-good atmosphere Stay active with our modern SIXT gym, various leisure activities like the gaming area or the SIXT choir, and enjoy our high-quality employee restaurant Flexibility Enjoy 30 days of vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours Giving back Take one day each year to volunteer at a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children Qualifications Additional Information About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!