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$220k–$255k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays, Sick Days
Posted 6d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead all accounting and controllership activities for the Americas region, overseeing the end-to-end financial close for nearly $2B in annual revenue. Drive finance transformation initiatives and ensure strict compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and company accounting policies.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA certification, and over 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting. Must have experience in large global manufacturing, specifically within the automotive or industrial supplier sectors.
Full job description
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Denver, Co or Rochester Hills, MI office, you will be Director of Accounting, Americas, reporting to the Vice President, Americas CFO. This role has responsibility for the end‑to‑end financial close for the Americas region, supporting nearly $2B in annual revenue, and will lead finance transformation and process‑improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance function. The position will also define and execute the strategy supporting Gates accounting policies, oversee the internal controls over financial reporting, and serve as a key technical accounting leader ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Gates accounting policies.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise across accounting and finance, paired with a strong understanding of end‑to‑end business processes and information flows. This individual will be a trusted partner who collaborates effectively with senior stakeholders across operations, IT, HR, commercial, product, distribution, and executive leadership. The role requires a self‑directed, entrepreneurial leader with a hands‑on approach, capable of operating seamlessly at both strategic and operational levels. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, technically strong, strategic and confident in navigating complexity while providing effective financial leadership.
Key Responsobilities
Key responsibilities:
Lead all accounting and controllership activities across the Americas region, overseeing regional accounting teams and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while supporting business performance and scalable growth; maintain oversight of treasury coordination, tax compliance, shared services governance, and controllership processes.
Own and lead the monthly financial close process in partnership with FP&A, plant controllers, shared services, and regional finance teams, driving accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement in close execution and timelines.
Ensure financial reporting complies with US GAAP, company accounting policies, SOX requirements, and applicable statutory and regulatory standards.
Serve as the senior accounting authority for the region, providing technical accounting leadership and guidance on accounting policy interpretation, complex transactions, and application of accounting standards.
Drive consistency and standardization of accounting policies, close procedures, controls, reporting methodologies, and financial governance across the Americas organization.
Oversee consolidated close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, reserves, balance sheet governance, analytical reviews, inventory accounting, and identification of financial reporting risks and opportunities.
Lead accounting assessments for revenue arrangements, procurement agreements, restructuring initiatives, acquisitions, legal entity changes, and other complex business transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors and partner with Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, and Internal Controls teams to manage audits, strengthen controls, remediate deficiencies, and maintain an effective financial control environment.
Continuously assess risk areas and implement best practices that improve governance, reporting reliability, operational efficiency, and business decision support.
Lead finance transformation initiatives and system implementations, including ERP transitions and process standardization, to reduce manual work, improve data quality, accelerate close timelines, and modernize accounting operations.
Establish and monitor key accounting performance metrics, including close cycle time, reconciliation quality, audit outcomes, control effectiveness, and automation adoption.
Manage functional SG&A and drive operating efficiency across the accounting organization, including ownership of controllership budgets and forecasts.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting organization through talent development, coaching, succession planning, and organizational design while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as required, including finance transformation programs, ERP implementations, close optimization, standard costing initiatives, M&A integration activities, and other enterprise priorities.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
15+ years of progressive financial accounting experience including 5+ years in a Big 4 public accounting firm
CPA certification is required
Experience within a large global manufacturer
Strong technical accounting and internal control skill set
Experience driving finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
Automotive, commercial and industrial supplier experience within a large global manufacturer required
Preferred experience with OneStream
Demonstrated willingness to lead process improvements. Quick learner, with strong capacity to multi-task; results-oriented, able to meet deadlines under structured timelines.
Exceptional presentation and writing skills and the ability to convey a message that is understandable and relevant, linking business issues, financial results, and strategy
Be a role model for the company's values and demonstrate the highest professional integrity and ethics
Proven experience in developing and managing a team of accounting professionals; Strong ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Experience with accounting for complex transactions and new accounting standards
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance. IFRS knowledge is beneficial.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS
Full-Time
Salary Range: $220,000 - $255,000
Bonus Eligible
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for Flexible Time Off
11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Related keywords
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We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations.
We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.
Offices: 1144 15th Street, Suite 1400, Denver, Colorado 80202, US · 3A International Business Park, Icon@IBP Tower A, #10-01/05, Singapore, 609935, SG · 330 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, Colorado 80112, US · 2975 Waterview Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, US · 长宁区福泉北路388号, 东方国信A座603-604室, Shanghai, Shanghai 200335, CN
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