Volvo Group · 1 day ago
Chief Accountant
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expVolvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. They are seeking a Chief Accountant responsible for managing all accounting and financial compliance activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, and driving continuous improvement in accounting practices.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting operations and deliver complete financial statements and reports for assigned legal entities in compliance with local GAAP, IFRS, and Volvo Financial Policies and Procedures (FPP)
Oversee accounting processes, including review and approval of all balance sheet accounts
Validates adherence to federal, state, provincial, local, and corporate requirements and escalates concerns with Tax team for resolution
Research and analyze accounting issues to assess impact on financial results
Evaluate, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to safeguard financial integrity
Develop and maintain internal control structures for accounting and compliance processes
Lead month-end closing activities, consolidation system reporting, and audit preparation
Coordinate statutory and compliance reporting to ensure accuracy and timely completion
Facilitate mid-year and annual external audits and ensure compliance with internal control objectives
Maintain accurate accounting records convertible to local GAAP for tax and legal purposes
Provide local management with timely, accurate, and actionable financial information for decision-making
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned to support the FCA department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required
5–8 years of accounting and financial reporting experience; 1–3+ years in a management role
Proficiency in SAP financial systems, consolidation tools, and advanced Excel skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite
Bilingual proficiency in French and English (mandatory)
Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills
In-depth knowledge of internal control procedures for accounting and financial compliance
Expertise in local GAAP and IFRS
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Preferred
Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, and other automation tools (asset)
Benefits
Minimum of 5 weeks of vacation
Comprehensive group insurance paid 100% by the company
Retirement plan with employer contribution of up to 7%
Telemedicine program
Hybrid working mode
Unique work environment
Annual performance bonuses
Company
Volvo Group
Volvo Group is a manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$61.1MKey Investors
IndustrivaerdenNYSERDA
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $51.1M
2022-11-17Grant· $10M
1935-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Gary McCartney
SVP & CFO Mack Trucks Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America
Amanda Pettitt
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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