Sr. Director of Accounting, Americas

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.