Global R2R & Controls Director

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Director, Global Process Owner – Record-to-Report and Controls to lead SOX compliance and global R2R strategy. This role drives standardized controls, documentation, and performance measures across regions and functions.

The position partners with Internal/External Audit, Technology, Tax, and Finance to strengthen financial controls, accelerate close, and ensure audit readiness. Atlanta-based, with global scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting, audit, internal-controls, controllership, or finance-transformation experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOX requirements and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience leading global or enterprise-wide control or finance-transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, project-management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s global SOX compliance program including scoping, risk assessment, testing, remediation, and certification.
• Lead global R2R framework covering GL, reconciliations, close, consolidation, and reporting support.
• Standardize policies, procedures, journal-entry approvals, and documentation across regions.
• Drive process improvements and transformation while ensuring audit readiness.
• Partner with Internal/External Audit, Technology, Tax, Treasury, and HR on controls and risk issues.
• Establish governance, performance measures, and transparent reporting to Finance leadership.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

R2R leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Governance reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidation software

Job description

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Director, Global Process Owner – Record-to-Report and Controls to lead SOX compliance and global R2R strategy. This role drives standardized controls, documentation, and performance measures across regions and functions.

The position partners with Internal/External Audit, Technology, Tax, and Finance to strengthen financial controls, accelerate close, and ensure audit readiness. Atlanta-based, with global scope.