Global Accounting Transformation Director

Upside Search; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Upside Search is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization to recruit a Director, Accounting Global Process Owner. This newly created role leads a multiyear transformation of global accounting processes, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and shaping future-state operating models including Shared Services and GBS.

The position requires 12+ years in accounting/finance transformation, deep R2R expertise, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, finance transformation, shared services, or related fields.
• Significant accounting/finance transformation experience essential, with R2R/GBS/COE/BPO initiatives.
• Publicly traded company experience required, with understanding of complex accounting environments, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of Record-to-Report processes including month-end close, financial reporting and governance.
• Proven ability to lead global transformation initiatives across regions/units.
• Executive communication and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience leveraging ERP systems and automation to improve accounting operations; SAP or Oracle preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business.
• CPA and manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a multiyear global accounting transformation strategy with a focus on R2R.
• Evaluate opportunities to standardize, centralize, simplify, and automate accounting processes globally.
• Shape future-state operating models including Shared Services, GBS, COE, and outsourcing partnerships.
• Partner with regional accounting leaders to identify inefficiencies and implement global standards.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives involving process design, governance, controls, and technology enablement.
• Collaborate with Finance Technology and IT to identify ERP optimization and workflow improvements.
• Establish performance metrics, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence senior stakeholders across regions without direct reporting authority.

Skills

Accounting Transformation

R2R Expertise

Shared Services

GBS/COE/BPO

Stakeholder Mgmt

ERP Systems

SAP/Oracle

CPA

Public Company

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Upside Search is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization to recruit a Director, Accounting Global Process Owner. This newly created role leads a multiyear transformation of global accounting processes, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer and shaping future-state operating models including Shared Services and GBS.

The position requires 12+ years in accounting/finance transformation, deep R2R expertise, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.