Accounting Special Projects Lead

Inside the Role

We design, operate and control the Accounting and Financial Reporting process of DTNA. As a valuable business partner we ensure transparency, provide accounting guidance and services. As quality gatekeeper we drive compliance with accounting and financial reporting rules within DTNA and the Daimler Truck Division. This position plays a key role in the Accounting and Financial Reporting group. Key responsibilities include M&A projects, investments, dividend planning, capital planning, ESG reporting, technical accounting research using local methods and guidelines as a resource, writing white papers or position papers as required, leading the monthly accounting matters steering committee, and ad hoc projects. Must be able to work independently and cross-functionally within the areas of Finance, Controlling, Operations, Tax, Treasury, and other areas to research and resolve accounting and reporting issues and to ensure proper Accounting standards and best practices are applied. Review of general ledger account reconciliations and financial analyses to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Other responsibilities include preparing journal entries, documenting and assessing processes, contract review and communicating financial results, key performance metrics (KPI's) and issues and exceptions to accounting management and the external audit team.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $98,500.00 - $126,000.00 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

What You Drive at DTNA

Financial Reporting Tasks

• Research relevant accounting issues around contemplated M&A transactions, investments, and capital planning changes, propose and document appropriate accounting treatments

• Execution and oversight of financial reporting tasks and month-end close activities, analytical review of financial information, and review of operation of relevant systems, transactions, processes and controls to ensure the proper recording of and the accurate and timely filing of internal financial statements to Daimler

• Establish, coordinate and monitor financial reporting procedures and train appropriate internal and outsourced personnel to perform financial reporting tasks timely and accurately

• Prepare journal entries, provide support to and review all existing outsourced transactions and processes and manage and validate all system interfaces feeding SAP cbFC and/or MIF

General ledger accounting and financial analyses

• Manage annual DTNA group dividend planning, debt limits and capital structure review process

• Review of general ledger account reconciliations and financial analyses to ensure that financial transactions are recorded in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Monthly review of reconciliations to ensure accuracy and quality is maintained for financial reporting related transactions and balances

• Apply relevant guidance and perform necessary analysis for changes to accounting standards

• Perform analysis and review of all significant changes to balance sheet and P&L

• Prepare the required footnote disclosures for quarterly reporting purposes for ESG reporting

• Prepare documentation of new and/or existing processes and policies, as necessary

• Manage special (ad-hoc) assignments and projects as they arise

Business Partnering

• Work closely with the central accounting team in Germany regarding M&A transactions, investments, ESP reporting, among various other topics

• Research various accounting issues and propose appropriate accounting treatment, resolve accounting/reporting issues to ensure proper accounting standards and best practices are applied

• Work closely with business partners to identify process improvements, internal control weaknesses, and various accounting issues

• Communicate the accounting effects of transactions to accounting manager and to the business partners

• Work to effect organizational or system change in order to achieve productivity, efficiency and control improvements.

Methods, Processes and Systems

• Work with business partners to optimize and ensure reliability of ESG reporting