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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 asset

Key Requirements

• Proven 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.