Global Process Manager - Record to Report
Align Technology, Inc.
Tempe, AZ
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global Process Manager for the Record to Report (RTR) process to lead the design, standardization, and optimization of global accounting processes. This role will play a critical part in driving transformation initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enabling operational excellence across the enterprise.
Role expectations
• Drive the Align global process vision for standardization for RTR while meeting operational efficiencies, customer experience and future scalability.
• Lead process harmonization and standardization efforts across regions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (IT, Revenue, Shared Services, Finance, Internal Audit) to align process design and implementation.
• Document, organize, plan & facilitate user training with all global users for stated process area
• Facilitate meetings with functional stakeholders and articulate process changes to Technical team
• Within projects, manage activities and priorities of their specific Process Team & provide feedback to direct managers.
• Set the standards for the relevant master data and works with Data Stewards to drive improvements, as needed
• Ensures that changes to the master data and process are required, solutions are scalable & compatible with the way the master data and process is structured; approves changes.
• Facilitate and potentially develop global reporting tools on existing reporting platforms using your knowledge of process data to provide key process metrics and insight.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, US GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support ERP transformation or system implementation projects as the RTR process lead.
What were looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience in finance operations, with deep expertise in Record to Report processes.
• Proven experience as a GPO or process lead in a global organization.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP ECC or S4/Hana) and financial close tools (e.g., BlackLine).
• Demonstrated success in process transformation, standardization, and change management.
• Experience in SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Technical Skills:
• Proficient with computers and standard software programs (Excel, Word, power point, e-mail, etc.).
• 6+ years of RTR experience with background in process improvement, finance business processes, operations, project management, change management and/or ERP implementation and governance
• 6+ Years of SAP ECC Experience and ECC Upgrades or SAP/S4 Hana Implementation
• Extensive experience with processes in Sales, Logistics, Finance, Accounting or Controlling; comprehensive experience in process design and / or optimization
• Comprehensive experience with ERP and an affinity to support the development and harmonization of supporting IT tools / environments