General Accounting Director - North America

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description:

As General Accounting Director – North America, you will lead our accounting operations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and government cost principles (FAR and CAS).

You will also play a critical part in ongoing finance transformation efforts and system implementations.

The ability to work as part of a global team is vital to success, you will be working closely with Global Business Process Officers, Industry and sector controllers, Treasury, Tax, and other enabling functions.

This role reports into the Onshore Reporting & Accounting Director. You’ll have 6 direct reports and lead an org structure of 21. Role accountabilities:

Align and implement best-in-class accounting policies, processes, and internal controls in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS, and government requirements (FAR and CAS)

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal audit standards

Provide technical accounting guidance for business operations, government contracts, and external reporting

Support and influence the design and deployment of financial systems, including ERP (Oracle Cloud)

Review and sign off on North American financial results, ensuring alignment with stakeholders

Oversee monthly close, general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and overhead allocations

Lead audit engagements, ensuring timely completion and implementing lessons learned

Collaborate with Tax to support tax accounting and compliance deliverables

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in accounting processes through technology and automation

Manage cash requirements and provide support for AP/AR functions and working capital initiatives People & Stakeholder Management:

Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to a high-performing accounting team across multiple functions

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, internal stakeholders, and regulatory agencies

Partner with FP&A, Country, Industry & Sector leaders, Procurement, HR, and Global Shared Services teams to drive efficiency and harmonization

Build future capability within the accounting function and support succession planning and talent development

Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field essential

Extensive accounting experience, including leadership of multi-functional teams

Excellent understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, FAR, and CAS

Results-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in managing change and driving efficiency

A proven track record in ERP system implementations and process transformation (Oracle Cloud preferred) is desirable

Previous experience working in a matrixed global environment

Ability to safeguard accounting principles & standards

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels is essential

Aligned to the Arcadis Leadership model we seek Arcadians with a strong fit to our profile, to build and drive our culture of inclusion, accountability, human-centricity, and sustainability.

Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter