RTR & Special Projects Leader- GFA CoE

## What you\u2019ll do:\n\nIf you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team \u2013 winning is fun. We are looking forward to hire RTR \u0026 Special Projects Leader \u2013 GFA CoE in Pune, India. In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion \u0026 diversity are already embedded in who we are - it\u2019s in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly defined aspirational goals. This exciting role offers opportunity to:\n\n * This is a critical leadership role within the Global Financial Accounting Center of Excellence (GFA CoE), accountable for driving excellence across the Record\u2011to\u2011Report (R2R) process and lead strategic special projects within a dynamic, high\u2011volume Global Capability Center supporting Eaton\u2019s worldwide operations.\n * The position plays a pivotal part in designing, governing, and sustaining global standard processes across the full spectrum of Financial Accounting, including month-end close, fixed asset accounting, general ledger governance, account reconciliations, and compliance activities.\n * The role is expected to elevate process maturity, ensure high\u2011quality and accurate financial reporting, and champion consistency across business units and regions.\n * In addition to core R2R responsibilities, this role acts as the Strategic Program Leader for GFA\u2019s special projects portfolio\u2014driving cross-functional initiatives focused on transformation, automation, analytics, process redesign, systems enhancement, efficiency improvement, and controllership excellence.\n * The role requires strong program management capability, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, and deep financial process expertise to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered with discipline, visibility, and measurable business impact.\n * This position will also be accountable for shaping and deploying the long-term GFA strategy, including capability building, digital enablement, risk management, and operational governance.\n * The role requires a blend of operational rigor, strategic execution, and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced global environment.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nRequirement :\n\n * CA / CMA / MBA / ACCA or Professional Finance Degree\n * \u003e15+ years in finance with extensive experience in Intercompany processes\n * Additional Qualification \u2013 Six Sigma Trained / PMP\n * Prior experience \u2013 Team Management\n * Effective communication with ability to convince Stakeholders and team members\n * Proactive work style\n * Ability to work under pressure and balance many assignments at one time\n * Ability to own a project and bring it to a logical and successful completion\n * Change Management Experience is preferred\n * Analytical bent of mind and problem solver\n * Strong organizational agility to respond to changing business requirements and demands\n * Intellectual rigor\n * Candidate should be agile and flexible to work in different time zones to meet work and customer requirements.\n * Able to work independently; self-motivated.\n * Adaptable to change\n * Able to travel internationally as required.\n\n\n\n## Skills:\n\n * Process\u2011Centric Leadership \u0026 Transformation\n\n\n\nBuild a highly process\u2011driven organization where problem\u2011solving, and innovation are embedded into the operating model\n\n * Process Standardization, Governance \u0026 Culture\n\n\n\nConduct regular reviews of existing process controls, governance mechanisms, and compliance frameworks to ensure they are updated, effective, and aligned to global Shared Services standards\n\n * Continuous Improvement with a Digital \u0026 Innovation Mindset\n\n\n\nDemonstrate a practical and structured approach to continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and digital-first methodologies\n\n * Special Projects Leadership \u0026 Financial Advisory\n\n\n\nLead, manage, and execute high-impact special projects within the GFA function, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes\n\n * Risk Identification, Mitigation \u0026 Transparent Reporting\n\n\n\nIdentify, anticipate, and manage risks associated with process changes, project deliverables, and operational dependencies\n\n * Business Acumen \u0026 Strategic Decision Support\n\n\n\nDemonstrate strong understanding of business fundamentals, market dynamics, customer requirements, and supplier impacts\n\n * R2R \u0026 Month-End Close Excellence\n\n\n\nDrive end-to-end Record-to-Report process performance, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and global consistency\n\n * Governance, Controls \u0026 Compliance\n\n\n\nStrengthen global governance frameworks, accounting controls, documentation, and adherence to internal and external audit requirements\n\n * People Leadership \u0026 Capability Building\n\n\n\nLead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams with deep expertise in accounting operations and transformation\n\n * Operational Excellence \u0026 Value Creation\n\n\n\nDrive performance improvement initiatives focused on quality, cycle time, productivity, and cost optimization\n