Chief Accounting Officer Greater Atlanta, GA Area

The Company is seeking a VP, Chief Accounting Officer to provide enterprise leadership for its global accounting and controllership function. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the global accounting and controllership strategy, ensuring the consistent application of accounting standards, and advising executive leadership on significant accounting and financial-statement implications. This role also involves overseeing the financial close, consolidation, and external reporting processes, as well as leading the design and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting. The VP, Chief Accounting Officer will be a key partner in strategic transactions, providing accounting, reporting, operational, and compliance support, and will be expected to lead a global team, driving organizational change and process excellence. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, a Certified Public Accountant designation, and at least 15 years of financial management experience in complex, global, publicly traded companies. The role requires a leader with a strong background in corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, technical accounting, SEC reporting, and internal controls. Experience in supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and capital-markets activities is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing functional strategy, leading large global teams, and driving organizational change. Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and influencing capabilities are also necessary for this executive-level position.

Hiring Company

AGCO Corporation