Global Accounting Transformation Leader

Upside Search; Westlake (OH); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Upside Search is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization to appoint a Director of Global Accounting Transformation. This newly created, highly visible role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and leads a multiyear program to standardize, centralize, automate, and improve global accounting processes.

You will drive R2R and shared services initiatives, shape operating models, collaborate with Finance Tech/IT on ERP optimization, and influence senior stakeholders

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 across global operations.
• Shape future-state operating models including Shared Services, GBS, COE, and potential outsourcing partnerships.
• Partner with regional accounting leaders to identify inefficiencies and implement global standards.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives involving process design, governance, internal controls, and technology enablement.
• Collaborate with Finance Technology and IT to identify ERP optimization and workflow improvements.
• Establish performance metrics, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence senior stakeholders across regions without direct reporting authority.

Conocimientos

R2R processes

Finance transformation

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

SAP experience

Oracle experience

ERP optimization

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Upside Search is partnering with a global, publicly traded manufacturing organization to appoint a Director of Global Accounting Transformation. This newly created, highly visible role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and leads a multiyear program to standardize, centralize, automate, and improve global accounting processes.

You will drive R2R and shared services initiatives, shape operating models, collaborate with Finance Tech/IT on ERP optimization, and influence senior stakeholders