VP Accounting Shared Services/ Accounting Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current accounting processes and procedures across regional operating centers.
• Document workflows, systems, and internal controls to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Redefine operating models and optimize processes using state-of-the-art technologies.
• Evaluate and enhance the global shared services (GSS) structure.
• Develop and implement process improvements aligned with industry’s best practices and regulatory standards.
• Lead change management initiatives, including training and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Compliance, and Operations to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on process optimization and governance.
• Manage and interact with multiple teams across disciplines and regions.
• This position is critical to achieving the company’s strategic goal of enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring consistent, high-quality accounting practices globally.
• We seek a proactive leader passionate about process improvement and committed to excellence in financial operations.

Qualification & Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, including leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience in global multinational companies with complex operational structures.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional operating centers as needed.
• Functional knowledge of ERP systems, T&E tools, payroll systems, and related applications.
• Deep understanding of innovative approaches to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Experience influencing across cultures and geographies, including vendor and C-suite interactions.
• Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits

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