Director Of Accounting
El Segundo, CA, US, 90245
Location: Hybrid at our North America HQ in El Segundo, CA - expectations is 3 days/ week in the office
Travel: 10% - 15% across the US + Toronto, ON
We are seeking a Director Of Accounting to lead accounting operations across five legal entities and 4 sites in a complex, multi-country environment. This role provides strategic oversight for financial close, reporting, audits, internal controls, and accounting transformation, partnering closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to modernize regional accounting operations, influence strategy, and build a scalable, best-in-class organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end monthly close and reporting (US GAAP and German GAAP)
- Oversee audits, statutory reporting, and technical accounting adoption
- Drive standardization, automation, ERP enablement, and AI innovation
- Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management
- Lead and develop high-performing accounting teams across multiple locations
What You Bring
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including organizational design and building
- high-performing teams across multiple sites
- Multi-entity, multi-country accounting experience (US and statutory)
- Strong US GAAP knowledge; ERP expertise (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Proven experience leading ERP implementations and accounting transformations
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (CPA/MBA a plus)
Who we are
KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles