Senior Manager, Global Process - General Accounting and Close

Title: Senior Manager, Global Process - General Accounting & Close

Location: Raleigh-NC United States

Job Description:

Work Flexibility: Remote

Job ID: R548361

What you will do

Establish and manage a governance framework for global Record-to-Report (R2R) initiatives related to month-end close, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to socialize project specifications and support timely, effective program rollout across the organization.

• Serve as the global subject matter expert for the Month-End Close (MEC) process within the R2R framework

• Collaborate with the R2R GPO to define and manage the scope of MEC-related programs and initiatives

• Define, document, and maintain global MEC process standards, policies, and procedures.

• Drive the implementation of R2R GPO strategies to standardize MEC activities globally

• Evaluate and prioritize MEC-related projects and initiatives within the R2R portfolio to optimize resource allocation and maximize business value; may lead staffing, onboarding, and development of direct or matrixed team members

• Maintain a strong understanding of MEC objectives and their alignment with broader R2R and organizational goals; prioritize tasks based on strategic impact

• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for MEC processes

• Analyze close cycle performance and provide insights to improve speed, quality, and transparency

• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools for MEC metrics.

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across global, regional, and local finance teams; develop stakeholder engagement strategies to manage diverse expectations and requirements

• Gather and incorporate feedback from end users and stakeholders at all levels to continuously improve MEC processes and project outcomes

• Implement a robust communications strategy to keep executive leadership informed on MEC program progress, resource utilization, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives

• Influence and align cross-functional teams by crafting compelling arguments and gaining consensus across diverse perspectives

• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in navigating complex or politically sensitive situations; remain composed under pressure and resolve conflicts constructively

• Consistently deliver results under tight deadlines; proactively take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles to support MEC transformation and excellence

• Coach and support teams in effective meeting management and facilitation practices for MEC-related programs and initiatives

What you need

Required

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or relevant.

• Certified Public Accountant, Registered Accountant or comparable professional certification

• 10+ years of accounting, audit, or relevant industry experience

• Experience with Record to Report, including MEC processes is required

• Experience with controls execution

• Experience with process mapping and process governance

Preferred

• Experience working with Shared Service Center

• Experience with process improvement projects (have led or key participant on lean six sigma and automation projects)

$115,600 - $245,800 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 30%

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