Record to Report Strategy & Optimization Associate Director

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the R2R strategy and roadmap in partnership with the Senior Director by translating priorities into plansprocess documentation analysisdeliverables and stakeholder alignment todrivemeasurable improvements in close and reporting outcomes.

• Identifyand prioritize R2R optimization opportunities (standardization simplification automation) by diagnosing pain points root causesandgapsto improve efficiency accuracy and compliance.

• Lead end-to-end documentation of current-state and future-state R2R processes(including value stream mapping)for optimization initiativesandNextGen ERPdefiningsystem/process touchpoints tosupportscalableenterprise growth accelerated close and reporting cycleandenhanced financial insights.

• Drive implementation of approved improvements through process redesign policy/control updates and technology enablement to deliver sustainable change and reduce close and reporting cycle time.

• Develop and maintain R2R playbooks toolkitsand training materials and support enablement activities to drive consistent adoption of new processes controls and tools across stakeholder groups.

• Lead assigned R2R initiativestooptimizeclose and external reportingby managing scope timeline risks dependencies and decisions to ensuresuccessful valuerealizationand business adoption.

• Collaboratecross-functionally with Accounting Finance IT Treasury Tax and Legal to gather requirements aligndecisions and remove blockerssosolutions meet enterprise needs and integrate across the finance ecosystem.

• Define success metrics and reporting for R2R initiatives (e.g. cycle time automation rate rework compliance/control performance)andtranslate them intoexecutivedashboardstracking baselinestatus riskskeydecisionsand value realization.

• Develop business cases and executive-ready materials(including cost-benefit analyses and resourcing plans)to secure sponsorshipalignmentfunding andtimelydecisions for R2R transformation efforts.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the R2Rbystaying informedonleading practices innovative solutions and emerging technologies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Record-to-Report (R2R) and closeexpertise includinga strongknowledgeofcore accounting conceptsandprocessesexternal reporting considerations enabling technologies and the end-to-end finance process landscape.

• Provenprocessoptimizationexperience including process documentationvalue stream mapping standardization/simplificationperformance measurement and continuous improvementmethods.

• Strong analytical andproblemsolving skillswith attention to detailincluding the ability to quantify opportunities/benefitsidentifyroot causes and translate findings into practical recommendationsandactionable solutions.

• High standardsof integrity ownershipandaccountabilitywith apositivecollaborative workingstyleand agrowthoriented/continuousimprovement mindset.

• Excellent communicationinfluenceand relationship-building skills with the ability to engagestakeholdersacross functions and geographies.

• Strongproject managementskills to lead multiple workstreams manage scope timeline risks and drive decision makingthroughimplementation and adoption.

• Knowledge ofinternal controls andpublic companycompliance requirements(e.g.SOX).

• Change management and enablement skillsincludingdevelopingplaybooks trainingmaterialsand communications to drive consistent adoption.

• Experiencepartneringwith solution teams (e.g. PMOTechnologycontinuous improvement) to drive transformationprojects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field.

• MBA MSA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

• Typicallyrequires 8years of experience in finance or accounting within large complex organizations.

• Big 4 and life sciences industry experience preferred.

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives in accounting or finance.

Other Requirements:

• Stakeholder interactions willlargely bein BostonMAor virtual with international colleagues.

• Optional travel opportunities may exist to meet other regional stakeholders and oversee implementationsimpactingother regions (e.g. London where certain R2R team membersreside) or domesticallyforindustry conferences.

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