Senior Director, Accounting—LVMH, New York
LVMH is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting & Controlling to lead financial operations, reporting, and strategic planning across its North America entities while supporting M&A and ensuring strong financial governance.
LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) is the world’s largest luxury group, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Paris. It owns a portfolio of leading brands across fashion, leather goods, jewelry, watches, beauty, and wines & spirits—including Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Moët & Chandon—operating globally with a strategy centered on brand autonomy, heritage, and long-term value creation through craftsmanship and innovation.
The Senior Director Accounting & Controlling is an integral member of the Finance function providing overall leadership and management of the accounting and controlling function for LVMH Inc. The main responsibilities include managing the close, budget and forecast processes, supporting M&A activity, ensuring strong internal control procedures, implementing new accounting technology, and leading a team of 6 professionals.
What’s the scope
This role leads the accounting and controlling function for LVMH Inc., overseeing financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across 50+ legal entities. It owns financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and balance sheet oversight, while supporting M&A, restructuring, and real estate-related financial initiatives. The position also ensures strong internal controls, implements accounting systems and processes, and manages relationships with both internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Who this is for
This role is for a senior finance leader with deep expertise in accounting, controlling, and financial reporting, ideally within a complex, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge (including IFRS) with leadership capability, able to manage teams while navigating cross-functional and international coordination. It requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented operator who can work within a matrix organization and handle complex financial structures.
Why this matters
This role sits at the core of financial governance for LVMH’s North America operations, ensuring accuracy, control, and strategic visibility across a complex portfolio of entities. It directly supports major financial decisions, including M&A, restructuring, and capital allocation, while maintaining compliance and operational integrity. By connecting financial reporting with strategic initiatives, it plays a critical role in enabling disciplined growth and organizational stability.
