Director-Accounting Process Improvement

Job Summary

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
  
  

In partnership with the Global Controller, drive strategic direction of our Controllership shared services center in India to ensure:

• Execution of key projects, controls, and systems implementations
• Adherence to deadlines and controls requirements
• Consistent and high level of quality
• Continuous process improvements
  
  

Act as the Global Controllership lead for ERP upgrade and implementation activities. This includes, but is not limited to:

• 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)
  
  

Project Strategy And Execution Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Process Improvement Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

As needed, represent Medline interests to internal and external parties - e.g., CFO and divisional leadership interactions, FP&A/tax/treasury partnership, and presentations/schedules for leadership, sponsors, lenders, tax authorities, auditors, and other stakeholders. Support the annual operating plan process for assigned areas. Manage/prepare other ad hoc reporting, requests, and process improvements as needed for audit, tax, or other business purposes for internal or external customers.

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.
  
  

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

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