Enterprise Services Accounting Transformation Lead

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision:

• Support the accounting and compliance team with the design and development of process in support of the Enterprise Services long-term strategy aligned with industry best practices as well as industry organizations to ensure our processes, tools, policies are aligned to Financial Services goals.

Best Practices:

• Support Accounting and Compliance with implementation of industry best practices with continuous improvement methodologies to maintain and drive a world-class operation.

Innovation:

• Support value stream leaders in the identification and implementation of opportunities (leveraging GenAI, automation and other technologies) to enhance efficiency, reduce processing time & costs, ensure compliance controls, and improve employee experience.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure solutions are implemented in compliance with global, regional, and local regulations, and company policies/controls, managing risks and mitigating potential issues.

Operational Excellence:

• In partnership with the CORE organization, optimize operations across all regions, ensuring timely and accurate operations for a diverse global workforce.

Leadership:

• As an individual contributor, this leader will influence leaders as well as develop credibility with stakeholders on proposed new ways of working to challenge the status quo.

Stakeholder Management:

• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including functional areas such as Transformation/Strategy, HR, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, external vendors, and Business Unit accounting leaders to ensure seamless operations and integration with other business processes.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Support monthly control tower reporting and utilize data analytics to provide insights and reporting on operational performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

Leadership:

• Play a key role in the management of several accounting and compliance projects, including separation and integration activities, and S4 Hana adoption.

Qualification & Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Must Have

• This role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field and a minimum of 12 years of progressive relevant experience in shared services, accounting or related field and 10 years relevant experience.
• Expertise in domain area with at least 10 years in a leadership role within a large, complex organization or an advanced degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience in end-to-end accounting processes, and an understanding of US GAAP and the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) controls framework
• At least 10 years’ experience with strong focus on strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, change management and collaboration. Work well under pressure, taking proactive measures against possible challenges, and resolving issues quickly, managing crises rapidly and effectively when necessary.
• At least 10 years experience leading large complex cross-functional global projects to successful completion.

We Prefer

• An advanced degree in a related field.
• Public accounting experience with either a “Big 4” public accounting firm or large regional firm
• Experience with ERP solutions such as S4 HANA
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.