Director-Accounting Process Improvement
Director-Accounting Process Improvement
Medline Industries, LP
Northfield, IL
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Job Description
As directed by the Global Controller, this leader will 1) drive strategy and execution for key global controllership projects and 2) act as the controllership liaison for certain enterprise-wide and cross-functional projects. This individual will drive the strategic direction of our Controllership shared services center in Pune, India. Additionally, this individual will act as the Global Controllership lead for ERP implementation and upgrade activities.
This individual will support Global Controllership to manage accounting processes to the highest level of quality and support the changing needs of Medline. This includes identifying and leading process improvements in accounting and financial reporting as needed, such as enhanced reporting, system utilization/implementation, internal controls, and policy/process development. This leader will be a critical partner to peers across Global Controllership, including pillar leaders in corporate accounting, reporting, and internal controls, as well as the international controllers, as they execute these initiatives.
To be successful, this leader must bring strong U.S. GAAP accounting, close, and reporting knowledge, as well as relevant internal controls expertise, as evidenced by CPA licensure. Additionally, this leader must have a proven track record of cross-functional partnership and change management.
This leader may from time to time prepare or review reporting for internal and external stakeholders as well as provide supplemental support to critical processes like the year-end audit.
This role reports directly to the VP, Global Controller.
Leveraging Strong U.S. GAAP, Financial Reporting, And Internal Controls (Sarbanes Oxley – SOX 404) Knowledge, Support Global Controllership Pillar Leaders (corporate Accounting, Reporting, And Internal Controls) And International Teams With Successful Execution Of Critical Initiatives, Including But Not Limited To
Qualifications
Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Job Description
As directed by the Global Controller, this leader will 1) drive strategy and execution for key global controllership projects and 2) act as the controllership liaison for certain enterprise-wide and cross-functional projects. This individual will drive the strategic direction of our Controllership shared services center in Pune, India. Additionally, this individual will act as the Global Controllership lead for ERP implementation and upgrade activities.
This individual will support Global Controllership to manage accounting processes to the highest level of quality and support the changing needs of Medline. This includes identifying and leading process improvements in accounting and financial reporting as needed, such as enhanced reporting, system utilization/implementation, internal controls, and policy/process development. This leader will be a critical partner to peers across Global Controllership, including pillar leaders in corporate accounting, reporting, and internal controls, as well as the international controllers, as they execute these initiatives.
To be successful, this leader must bring strong U.S. GAAP accounting, close, and reporting knowledge, as well as relevant internal controls expertise, as evidenced by CPA licensure. Additionally, this leader must have a proven track record of cross-functional partnership and change management.
This leader may from time to time prepare or review reporting for internal and external stakeholders as well as provide supplemental support to critical processes like the year-end audit.
This role reports directly to the VP, Global Controller.
Leveraging Strong U.S. GAAP, Financial Reporting, And Internal Controls (Sarbanes Oxley – SOX 404) Knowledge, Support Global Controllership Pillar Leaders (corporate Accounting, Reporting, And Internal Controls) And International Teams With Successful Execution Of Critical Initiatives, Including But Not Limited To
- Implementing global framework for governance, internal controls, chart of accounts, and accounting practices and policies
- Accelerating the year-end audit
- Improving close and reporting processes
- Master data governance and other compliance initiatives
- Execution of key projects, controls, and systems implementations
- Adherence to deadlines and controls requirements
- Consistent and high level of quality
- Continuous process improvements
- Participate in the ERP program governance structure as a key Finance and Controllership liaison; act as right-hand to the Global Controller in this project
- In partnership with Controllership pillar and international leaders, Finance Shared Services, and Internal Controls, document “as is” and “to be” processes to support functional requirement developments for Global Controllership
- Operate from a simplification mindset; help drive process alignment to out-of-the-box ERP functionality where possible to minimize customizations
- Proactively flag risks to project timeline, scope and budget creep, resource constraints, and excessive customization; drive communication and alignment with Information Services and the system integrator (SI)
- Drive strategy and execution for key Global Controllership and cross-functional initiatives, as assigned.
- As assigned, lead or provide support for new business initiatives, system integrations, process improvements, and other major change management impacting accounting and systems.
- Support peers and other stakeholders by leading through change and guiding teams to alignment for process changes and evolving business requirements.
- Partner with Director, Finance Project Management to ensure proper project management staffing and support are provided for critical initiatives. When needed, get into the details to drive execution.
- Proactively identify areas for process improvement, enhanced compliance, and efficiencies.
- Analyze operating financials, interpret results and recommend a plan of action to improve the accounting processes for assigned areas. Help peers create and track KPIs for their functional areas.
- Manage cross-functionally and provide partnership to drive needed change and process improvements, in and out of Finance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
- CPA
- At least 8 years of accounting experience, focused on GAAP accounting, reporting, controls, and analysis.
- At least 4 years of experience directly managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
- Experience at a large, multi-national company with complex operations.
- Broad U.S. GAAP accounting expertise.
Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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