Global Process Manager - Record to Report

Align Technology, Inc.

Tempe, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Business Operations, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Customer Experience, Data Processing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Leadership, Logistics Processes, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, SAP Administration, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Technical Support
LOCATION
Tempe, AZ
POSTED
17 days ago

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

About the Company

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Align Technology, Inc.