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Upside Search · Westlake, Ohio
Upside Search is partnering with a
global, publicly traded manufacturing organization
that is looking to add a
Director of Global Accounting Transformation
to its corporate accounting leadership team. This is a
newly created, highly visible position
reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, with responsibility for leading a multiyear transformation of the organization's global accounting processes.
We're looking for an experienced
Accounting/Finance Transformation leader
who has successfully driven large-scale initiatives involving
Record-to-Report (R2R), Shared Services, Global Business Services (GBS), Centers of Excellence (COE), or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
Lead the development and execution of a
multiyear global accounting transformation strategy
, with a strong focus on Record-to-Report processes.
Evaluate opportunities to standardize, centralize, simplify, and automate accounting processes across global operations.
Help shape future-state operating models, including
Shared Services, GBS, Centers of Excellence, and potential outsourcing partnerships
.
Partner with regional accounting leaders to identify inefficiencies, improve processes, and implement consistent global standards.
Drive large-scale transformation initiatives involving process design, governance, internal controls, and technology enablement.
Collaborate with Finance Technology and IT to identify opportunities for
ERP optimization, automation, workflow improvements, and emerging technologies
.
Establish performance metrics, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
12+ years of progressive experience
in accounting, controllership, finance transformation, shared services, or related disciplines.
Significant accounting/finance transformation experience is essential
, ideally involving R2R, shared services, GBS, COE, or BPO initiatives.
Publicly traded company experience required
, with an understanding of complex accounting environments, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong understanding of
Record-to-Report processes
, including month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting governance.
Proven ability to lead
global, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
across multiple business units, functions, or geographies.
Exceptional stakeholder management, executive communication, and ability to
influence without direct authority
.
Experience leveraging ERP systems, process automation, and technology to improve accounting operations;
SAP or Oracle experience preferred
.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Details
| Company | Upside Search |
| Location | Westlake, Ohio |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Business services and administration managers |