Senior Director European Accounting Controller (f/m/d)

MKS Instruments

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European gaap expertise required
Us gaap cpa qualification mandatory
10+ years controller experience
** MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Director of European Accounting Controller to lead accounting operations across Europe, ensuring compliance and driving financial transformation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly in European and US GAAP, and will oversee a diverse team while partnering with senior leadership. **

Job Summary

  • You will lead daily accounting operations and oversee fiscal close cycles across Europe while guiding a large, diverse team.
  • The role involves shaping and executing the Finance Transformation roadmap to standardize, harmonize, and automate processes across three divisions.
  • You will partner with global leaders to drive strategic outcomes and serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Accounting Officer.

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** MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Director of European Accounting Controller to lead accounting operations across Europe, ensuring compliance and driving financial transformation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, particularly in European and US GAAP, and will oversee a diverse team while partnering with senior leadership. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • European GAAP expertise required
  • US GAAP CPA qualification mandatory
  • 10+ years controller experience
  • Big 4 public accounting background preferred
  • Finance transformation roadmap execution
  • Statutory audit leadership across Europe

Nice-to-have

  • Manufacturing industry experience a plus
  • High emotional intelligence and executive presence
  • Experience in fast-paced global matrix environment
  • Strong systems acumen for process automation
  • Ability to inspire diverse international teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting
  • European + US GAAP CPA qualifications
  • 15+ years total professional experience
  • Controller or Deputy Controller background
  • Experience in publicly traded organization

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