Director, Regional Accounting and Reporting

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Director, Regional Accounting and Reporting serves as the senior accounting leader for the Americas Regional Office and is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, controllership, governance and financial transformation activities of the Regional Office and coordination of financial reporting across 10+ business units throughout North and South America.

This role ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), maintains a strong internal control environment, and partners closely with Regional Leadership, Global Group Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Business Unit Finance teams to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting. The position plays a key leadership role in driving accounting excellence, process standardization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Americas region.

In addition to traditional controllership responsibilities, the role serves as a key driver of finance transformation across the Americas region. The incumbent is expected to champion an AI-enabled and data-driven mindset, identifying, developing, and implementing innovative technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions that improve productivity, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and increase confidence in financial and operational data. The position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the availability of accurate, reliable, and timely information that supports strategic decision-making across the region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

DIGITAL FINANCE TRANSFORMATION

• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, and advanced analytics solutions across accounting, reporting, and controllership functions
• Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision-making capabilities
• Partner with Finance, IT, Data, and Business teams to design, develop, test, and implement technology solutions that improve financial processes and reporting outcomes
• Evaluate and modernize existing finance processes through automation, robotics, workflow optimization, and AI-driven solutions while maintaining strong control environments
• Act as a change agent, fostering innovation and encouraging teams to embrace new technologies and continuous improvement opportunities

ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP & FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Lead accounting, controllership, and financial reporting activities for the Americas Regional Office
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, Group Accounting Policies, and corporate reporting requirements
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and ensure adherence to corporate reporting deadlines
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet analyses, and financial reporting packages
• Perform analytical reviews of income statements, balance sheets, and key financial metrics across regional entities

REGIONAL REPORTING OVERSIGHT

• Coordinate and oversee financial reporting activities across 10+ business units throughout North and South America
• Partner with Finance Directors, Controllers, and Finance Leadership teams throughout the region to ensure consistency in accounting treatment, reporting quality, and compliance with Group accounting policies
• Act as a regional accounting contact between Business Units and Global Group Accounting
• Drive alignment of accounting practices and reporting standards across the region

TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & IFRS

• Serve as one of the regional subject matter experts on IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex, unusual, and non-routine transactions
• Lead the implementation of new IFRS standards, accounting guidance, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda and accounting position papers as required
• Partner with Global Group Accounting to ensure consistent interpretation and application of accounting policies across the organization.

CONTROLLERSHIP & INTERNAL CONTROLS

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and financial governance requirements
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and reduce operational risk
• Ensure appropriate accounting procedures, controls, and documentation are maintained throughout the region
• Support internal and external audits
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across accounting and reporting functions
• Leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics capabilities to strengthen controls, improve monitoring effectiveness, reduce risk, and enhance confidence in financial reporting

TREASURY, BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Partner closely with Treasury to support cash management, liquidity planning, and related accounting activities
• Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, Legal, HR, Procurement, and Operational teams on key business initiatives
• Support acquisitions, restructurings, integrations, and other strategic projects as required
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals through direct and indirect management responsibilities
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations aligned with business objectives
• Conduct performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, onboarding, and training activities as needed
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals through direct and indirect management responsibilities
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations aligned with business objectives
• Conduct performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, onboarding, and training activities as needed
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant controllership, financial reporting, and accounting leadership responsibilities
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and developing high-performing teams
• Experience within multinational organizations with operations spanning multiple countries and legal entities
• Demonstrated experience overseeing monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting matters in a complex business environment
• Experience coordinating and influencing geographically dispersed finance teams
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or large international accounting firm preferred
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, supply chain, infrastructure, industrial, or other complex multinational operations preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, and accounting best practices
• Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance to complex transactions
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and consolidation principles
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems required; Oracle Fusion experience preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large data set analysis, pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial modeling techniques

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is  committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
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