Aeris
Director of Accounting
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For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.
We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Director who will assume global responsibilities for our accounting function, along with relevant areas of financial statement preparation, accounting process and policy refinement, management reporting, and tax/transfer pricing disciplines. Partnering with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and other leaders within the CFO Office, this new leader will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals as we charge forward into our next phase of growth and value creation.
Responsibilities The Accounting Director will build on a solid base of internal and external financial professionals in the establishment of a world‑class global accounting function. Following a multi‑year cycle of M&A and PE partnership, a new level of complexity and an accelerated pace of change creates an excellent opportunity for the right leader to make a substantial impact.
You have a deep understanding of and can manage the transition and steps from small, private company to public SEC‑reporting organization
You develop teams and have the ability to think strategically about organizational growth while also recruiting and retaining top talent within the organization
You have deep technical accounting skills coupled with the ability to translate to and from business stakeholders in support of continuity and relevance of financial statement preparation
You're not afraid or reluctant to roll up your sleeves and work, but you also recognize the need to teach, train and delegate
Requirements
Excellent critical thinking and analysis
Interest in and aptitude for a wide range of technology disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Active CPA license
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big‑4 or other large, multi‑national firm
Broad experience with private and public company financial statement preparation
Depth of experience in business process engineering, process automation, and internal controls
Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional details will be provided via the formal application process.
Salary range for this role is $155,000 to $190,000. Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Location: Chicago, IL
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Director of Accounting
role at
Aeris
For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.
We are seeking an accomplished Accounting Director who will assume global responsibilities for our accounting function, along with relevant areas of financial statement preparation, accounting process and policy refinement, management reporting, and tax/transfer pricing disciplines. Partnering with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and other leaders within the CFO Office, this new leader will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals as we charge forward into our next phase of growth and value creation.
Responsibilities The Accounting Director will build on a solid base of internal and external financial professionals in the establishment of a world‑class global accounting function. Following a multi‑year cycle of M&A and PE partnership, a new level of complexity and an accelerated pace of change creates an excellent opportunity for the right leader to make a substantial impact.
You have a deep understanding of and can manage the transition and steps from small, private company to public SEC‑reporting organization
You develop teams and have the ability to think strategically about organizational growth while also recruiting and retaining top talent within the organization
You have deep technical accounting skills coupled with the ability to translate to and from business stakeholders in support of continuity and relevance of financial statement preparation
You're not afraid or reluctant to roll up your sleeves and work, but you also recognize the need to teach, train and delegate
Requirements
Excellent critical thinking and analysis
Interest in and aptitude for a wide range of technology disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Active CPA license
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big‑4 or other large, multi‑national firm
Broad experience with private and public company financial statement preparation
Depth of experience in business process engineering, process automation, and internal controls
Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional details will be provided via the formal application process.
Salary range for this role is $155,000 to $190,000. Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Location: Chicago, IL
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