Global Inter Company - Leader

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial controls, and costs for a functional organization (i.e. supply chain, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, etc.). Ensures consistent application of accounting practices. Partners with the function to provide finance leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners with function leaders to provide input into the development of business strategies.
• Provides financial guidance and direction to the function.
• Manages all accounting practices for the function; conducts the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast processes.
• Works with the business segment controller or business unit/line of business controller to apply consistent accounting practices.
• Manages the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, including general ledger and subsidiary financial ledgers.
• Maintains a strong control environment across key business cycles, including account reconciliations.
• Provides appropriate resources for internal and external financial and process audits.
• Implements recommended changes to accounting practices.
• Coordinates financial modeling and analysis in support of business decisions.
• Drives function initiatives through the business unit/business segment.
• Develops and presents reports and analyses to the function leader.
• Coaches and mentors finance staff; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback.

1. Preferred experience in a captive shared services environment, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are adhered to.
2. Strong experience in Inter-Company E2E process, including month-end close, netting, and ARM workflow.
3. Strong understanding of IC AP & AR End-to-End workflow; responsible/accountable for the first line of defense in business operations.
4. Owns and proactively manages risk, maintains effective SOx and internal controls, and executes risk & control procedures.
5. Responsible for annual SIA testing and completion.
6. Completion of annual SOx walkthroughs for each function to ensure processes remain unchanged and mitigate risk.
7. Ensures SOx Evaluation Questionnaires are reviewed and signed off according to corporate deadlines.
8. Designs and develops internal control strategies to prevent errors and non-compliance in GCC, Supervisor Oversight, Segregation of Duties, Data Entry Controls, Workflow Approvals, Quality Control, Exception Reporting, Account Reconciliations, Annual Operating Plan, Forecast Reviews, and Other Controls.
9. Continuous collaboration and communication with GIC & PWC teams locally and globally.
10. Engages in constructive conflict, bringing issues to the table to drive solutions rather than problems.
11. Demonstrates individual and collective accountability, proactively leading to foresee risks upfront.
12. Strategic thinker focused on developing long-term sustainable processes and controls instead of short-term fixes.

• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of different audiences' unique needs.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career and the organization's goals.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively with minimal disruption.
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Business Partnering - Collaborates with stakeholders to drive performance, aligning with organizational goals and strategies.
• Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities, and risks to provide insight to stakeholders and drive business improvement.
• Financial Planning and Forecasting - Uses financial forecast data to provide forward-looking projections for decision-making.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or similar certification required.

• Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience.