Director, Global Financial Shared Services

• Direct and optimize the global GL shared services team, ensuring timely and accurate journal entries, reconciliations, closing activities and reporting.

• Develop and enforce global accounting policies and procedures to maintain consistency across regions.

• Drive automation and process improvements within the GL function to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.

• Drive automation and process improvements to reduce the close cycle timeline.

• Partner with IT and Ffinance transformation teams to implement ERP enhancements and standardization initiatives.

• Monitor KPIs and SLAs for shared services performance and continuously improve service delivery.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Build and mentor a high-performing shared services team.

• Collaborate with global finance leaders, auditors, and external stakeholders.

• Act as a key liaison between regional finance teams and corporate headquarters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or equivalent preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including global shared services management.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting standards.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O an advantage.

• Proven experience in managing global accounting operations and ERP systems.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution.

• Process improvement and automation mindset.

• High integrity and commitment to compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes for global GL

• Compliance with local statutory requirements and global accounting standards.

• Reduction in GL processing errors and improvement in reconciliation accuracy.
• Reduction in manual journal entries.
• Achievement of SLA targets for shared services operations.
• Successful implementation of process automation and ERP enhancements.
• Employee engagement and retention within shared services teams.