Job Description

The Director, Finance Shared Services as part of GBS organization is responsible for leading the initial set-up and ramp-up of accounting shared services operations across various verticals. The candidate is expected to have experience of leading large service delivery operations of USGAAP reporting, general ledger accounting, fixed assets accounting, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, accounts payable, cash applications, inventory management and cost accounting. We are looking for a candidate who has flexibility to have hands-on approach and manage large teams when required. Change Management, communication and (internal) stakeholder management with executive leadership within the Global organization is key in this role. Roles & Responsibilities : Enhance business understanding of various countries to centralize and optimize accounting activities Full responsibility for the initial set-up and ramp up all accounting activities into the GBS delivery center, ensuring business continuity, high quality standards and improving service levels towards local organizations Recruit, manage & develop Accounting employees, ensuring the ongoing development of the team and creation of a high performance environment. Intensive change management, tight communication and collaboration with local, regional and global accounting teams, tax and treasury where needed Intensive (internal) customer / business stakeholder orientation Full responsibility for the standardization, documentation and optimization of all GBS related processes Coordination of activities with other GBS and local accounting teams, set up of clear R&R\'s and manage interfaces on a running basis and with highly collaborative approach Ensuring that Global relationships improve by having frequent meetings with global accounting teams, tax and treasury where needed Performing accounting research on new accounting guidelines and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations Providing local accountants with guidance on more complex accounting standards (i.e. new group guidelines), SOX guidance etc. Manage and oversee day-to-day operations and coach the team members Lead of complex and international ad-hoc projects Your experience and qualifications University education in Accounting or Finance required CA preferred At least 15 years of leadership experience in finance shared services & outsourcing industry

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