Global Process Owner - General Accounting

SolomonEdwards; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Global Process Owner for General Accounting to lead strategy and governance of end-to-end Record to Report processes. This in-office role involves designing scalable workflows, driving automation with tools like SAP, and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 10 years in finance operations, and a strong grasp of the RTR lifecycle. If you are passionate about finance transformation, we would love to connect.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, process ownership, or ERP transformation.
• 5+ years in a leadership capacity driving global process execution or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the full RTR lifecycle, including close, journal entries, consolidation, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred) or comparable ERP platforms.
• Experience leading multiple process initiatives focused on automation and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Own global process design, governance, and continuous improvement for key General Accounting activities.
• Lead initiatives tied to finance technology enablement and automation.
• Define future-state processes and global templates that promote standard ways of working.
• Serve as the Finance liaison for SAP S/4HANA enablement.
• Establish and monitor KPIs that measure process performance and compliance.

Skills

Finance operations

Process ownership

ERP transformation

Stakeholder influence

Audit and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA preferred)

BlackLine

Job description

SolomonEdwards is supporting a global organization in the search for a Global Process Owner (GPO) – General Accounting to lead the strategy, governance, and ongoing improvement of end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) processes. This role will serve as the global point person for designing scalable accounting workflows, strengthening controls, and driving process standardization across regions and business units.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance transformation leader who enjoys partnering across Finance and IT to improve the close, enable automation, and deliver consistent, compliant accounting outcomes worldwide. This position is IN OFFICE with no flexibility for hybrid or remote at this time.

As the Global Process Owner for General Accounting, you will:

• Own global process design, governance, and continuous improvement for key General Accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, cash application, fixed assets, intercompany, and statutory accounting
• Lead initiatives tied to finance technology enablement and automation, including solutions such as SAP and BlackLine (or equivalent)
• Define future-state processes, global templates, and decision frameworks that promote standard ways of working across regions
• Serve as the Finance liaison for SAP S/4HANA enablement within General Accounting, ensuring alignment to enterprise transformation priorities
• Partner with senior Finance and IT stakeholders on governance, transformation roadmaps, and change management
• Act as a key authority for system configuration and data governance—representing business needs through design, testing, and implementation
• Drive rollout readiness, including training, communication, and sustained adoption plans
• Establish and monitor KPIs that measure process performance, accuracy, compliance, and business impact
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards (SOX, IFRS, GAAP)
• Support a global, matrixed organization with multiple priorities and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance operations, process ownership, or ERP transformation
• 5+ years in a leadership capacity driving global process execution or cross-functional initiatives
• Strong understanding of the full RTR lifecycle, including close, journal entries, consolidation, and reporting
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred) or comparable ERP platforms
• Familiarity with BlackLine or similar reconciliation/close automation tools is a plus
• Experience leading multiple process initiatives at once focused on automation, standardization, and operational excellence
• Ability to influence stakeholders globally and operate effectively in a matrix environment
• Strong controls mindset and knowledge of audit and compliance requirements (SOX)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred)
• IN OFFICE - 5 Days Per Week
• Proven experience in modernizing accounting processes/supporting AI projects

Why This Role

This position offers the chance to take ownership of the processes behind the numbers—helping a global organization modernize how they close, control, and report financials at scale.

If you’ve been looking for a role that blends process ownership + transformation leadership + global impact, we’d love to connect.

📩 Interested? Message me directly or apply here