Regional Accounting Hub Lead

Ready to make a real impact?Join DHL Supply Chain in San José, Costa Rica and be part of our exciting growth journey! As a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, we’re building a world-class Accounting hub in San José—and we’re looking for a dynamic leader to head our Regional Accounting team.This is your chance to play a key role in establishing our new accounting hub and ensuring its smooth, efficient operation to support our business across the Americas.Key Responsibilities: Lead the creation of a regional accounting hub—from start-up to full-scale operations—delivering exceptional service and setting new standards of excellence. Shape the strategic direction of the hub and influence the future of Finance at DHL Supply Chain across the Americas. Own the integrity of financial data at both regional and country levels, ensuring accuracy and reliability for critical business decisions. Establish robust controls and authorizations for major accounting transactions in partnership with Country and Regional CFOs. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, statutory reports, and tax filings, ensuring compliance and precision every time. Be the key liaison for audits, coordinating internal and external reviews and managing auditor relationships. Drive flawless execution of core processes like month-end close and reconciliations, maintaining top-tier standards and controls. Champion compliance and service excellence, embedding a culture of accountability and high performance across the team. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, inspiring your team to innovate and deliver best-in-class results.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field is required.Master’s degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA) or similar discipline. (Preferred)Professional accounting certification strongly preferred:CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA, or equivalent.Additional certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or process improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are considered an assetKey RequirementsProven expertise in Accounting and Finance with 15+ years of experience; exposure to Shared Service Center operations is a strong advantage.10+ years of people leadership experience, fostering collaborative, high‑performing teams.Track record of building and leading business services organizations and delivering operational excellence at scale.Experience in large-scale transitions and transformational change projects with measurable success.Deep understanding of accounting, risk management, and financial controls in complex, multinational environments.Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams across multiple countries and time zones.Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.Professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.What Do We Offer?Shape the future of the accounting operating model for the Americas—be at the forefront of launching our new hub in Costa Rica.Make a global impact—your work will influence DHL Supply Chain Finance worldwide.Grow with us—experience stability, career progression, and access to certified training programs.Work with great people—join a friendly team in a collaborative, positive environment.