Global R2R Transformation Director

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Director, Global Process Owner – Record-to-Report to define the future of UKG’s R2R capabilities. This role partners with Finance, IT, and external tech partners to modernize accounting through process innovation, AI, automation, and digital technologies.

Reporting to Finance Digital Enablement leadership, you will establish operating models, governance, and a multi-year transformation roadmap driving closer integration of technology with finance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Accounting, Finance Transformation, Enterprise Process Management, Digital Enablement, or related disciplines.
• Deep expertise in Record-to-Report processes, accounting operations, financial reporting, close management, and internal controls.
• Proven success leading large-scale business process transformation and technology modernization initiatives within complex global organizations.
• Experience developing business roadmaps and transformation strategies involving ERP, financial close, reporting, and governance technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI, automation, and emerging digital technologies and their application within Finance operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment across Finance, IT, and business organizations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, relationship management, and change leadership capabilities.
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, BlackLine, Workiva, or comparable Finance technology platforms.
• Experience leading AI-enabled Finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within the technology industry, preferably in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) environment.
• Experience operating in highly matrixed, global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define the Future of Record-to-Report by setting long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for global processes.
• Lead Finance transformation to simplify processes and modernize ways of working.
• Drive AI, automation, and digital innovations across Finance operations.
• Own the Record-to-Report roadmap and align platforms with evolving business needs.
• Lead portfolio governance and value realization across transformation initiatives.
• Build strategic partnerships across Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and executives.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and change leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

AI & automation awareness

Education

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

CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

BlackLine

Workiva

Job description

UKG is seeking a Director, Global Process Owner – Record-to-Report to define the future of UKG’s R2R capabilities. This role partners with Finance, IT, and external tech partners to modernize accounting through process innovation, AI, automation, and digital technologies.

Reporting to Finance Digital Enablement leadership, you will establish operating models, governance, and a multi-year transformation roadmap driving closer integration of technology with finance outcomes.