Record to Report Owner

Record To Report - Global Process Owner

The Record to Report (R2R) Global Process Owner is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the global R2R process across the organization. This role will manage the month end close, financial reporting and related general accounting processes, system administration, master data management, and data analytics. The Global Process Owner will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency, standardization, and compliance, while focusing on implementing best practices, continuous improvement, and leveraging data analytics for strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic leadership, process expertise, and technical proficiency to enhance efficiency and drive value for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional accounting teams, finance business partners, IT, and other departments to ensure R2R processes are aligned with global accounting policies.
• Lead the development, standardization, and optimization of global Record to Report processes across finance teams, ensuring alignment with best practices across regions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance end-to-end process efficiency. Develop and monitor KPIs and SLAs for R2R performance.
• Oversee the administration and optimization of process-related systems. Work closely with IT to ensure systems are effectively supporting business processes. Collaborate with system vendors to manage performance, service levels, and continuous improvement efforts. Ensure that system enhancements are aligned with the business's strategic objectives.
• Lead global master data management initiatives to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all systems in collaboration with the Master Data team. Establish governance policies for accounting master data (chart of accounts, cost center structures, etc.).
• Develop and manage analytics capabilities to provide actionable insights to drive process efficiency.
• Ensure global R2R processes comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to in-scope processes and data management.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure end users understand and follow standardized policies, procedures, and processes. Lead change management initiatives to support the successful implementation of new systems and processes.
• Manage third-party relationships (e.g., auditors, system vendors).

Key Competencies

Visionary, Initiative and Responsibility, Accountable, Adapting to Change, Acting as a Champion for Change, Committed, Collaborative, Communicating Effectively, Business Acumen, Building and Supporting Teams, Attentive Listening, Detailed Oriented, Demonstrating Self-Insight and Awareness, Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance, Demonstrating Initiative, Demonstrating Beliefs and Principles, Delivering High Quality Work, Driven, Gets It Done, Gets It Done The Right Way, Interpersonal Skills / Communication, Sees What Needs To Get Done, Trustworthy, Thinking Broadly

Skills

Demonstrated leadership skills consistent with mission and leadership philosophy of the company. Demonstrated leadership skills sufficient to motivate and influence others. Ability to build effective teams, coach and develop others Ability to demonstrate and provide examples of continuous personal development and improvement. Excellent analytical capability to include financial analysis. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external clients.

Education & Experience