Global R2R Manager (Record-to-report)

A seasoned finance leader with deep R2R expertise, strong accounting judgment, and a transformation mindset, capable of running a world-class global R2R operation while continuously improving efficiency, controls, and stakeholder confidence.As team lead Financial Accounting you are responsible to ensure a true and fair view on Vanderlande’s financial position and reporting. Together with your team of professionals in Pune, you are responsible for correct, timely, complete and processing of all financial data and general ledger processes. The output forms a substantial part of the process for the Vanderlande monthly financial reports. We need to comply with internal and external regulations (e.g. Tax, internal/external financial reporting, IFRS, J-SOX). Therefor we focus on development and continuous improvement of our financial processes and systems. Main part of your challenge is to prepare and further develop Vanderlande Register2Report (R2R) Business process and your team (Pune) to solid growth amid a continuously changing environment.A leadership role with 15-20 years experience within the R2R domain managing large teams >30 direct reports of operational team members including SMEs. Having extensive experience also liaising and working closely with global Business Controllers, Group Financial Control, cross domain expertise and working hands on knowledge of P2P, L2C and Payroll as well. Additionally having single handed and also jointly with team exposure in delivering various process improvement initiatives until the finish line.Role PurposeThe Senior R2R Team Leader is accountable for end-to-end global Record-to-Report operations, ensuring financial integrity, governance, compliance, and continuous process excellence across multiple geographies.The role combines deep accounting expertise, people leadership, and process transformation capability to deliver accurate, timely, and insight-driven financial outcomes while driving standardization, automation, and maturity of the global R2R landscape.Key Responsibilities1. Global R2R Operations LeadershipLead end-to-end R2R processes including:General LedgerMonth-end and year-end closeBalance Sheet ReconciliationsIntercompany Accounting & EliminationsFixed Assets & LeasesJournals & AccrualsFinancial Reporting supportOwn close calendar adherence, accuracy, and completeness across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.Ensure zero-surprise balance sheet management and strong financial hygiene.2. Financial Governance & ComplianceEnsure compliance with IFRS / US GAAP / Local GAAP as applicable.Act as key interface for:Internal AuditExternal AuditSOX / JSOX / ICF controlsOwn and continuously strengthen:Journal Entry ControlsReconciliation Quality & AgingManual vs Automated ControlsDrive closure of audit findings and remediation of control gaps.3. Process Excellence & Continuous ImprovementLead Lean, Six Sigma, and digital process improvement initiatives across R2R.Reduce close cycle time, manual effort, and rework through:StandardizationAutomation (RPA, AI etc.)Simplification of policies and proceduresOwn R2R KPIs including:Close cycle timeFirst-time-right journalsReconciliation agingAudit issuesCost-to-serve4. Transformation & Digital EnablementPartner with IT, Digital, and Finance Transformation teams to:Implement and optimize ERP platforms Drive tool adoption (Power BI, AI-based reconciliation & anomaly detection)Support transition programs:GBS migrationsScope expansions5. Stakeholder & Business PartnershipAct as trusted finance partner to:Regional FSSC HeadsBusiness ControllersGlobal Finance LeadershipProvide clear, data-backed insights into:Balance sheet risksAccounting judgmentsProcess bottlenecksEnsure alignment across regions with one global R2R voice.6. People Leadership & Capability BuildingLead, mentor, and develop a large global R2R team.Build strong succession pipelines and future-ready R2R capabilities.Drive high employee engagement, accountability, and performance culture.Promote a mindset of ownership, continuous learning, and transformation.Required Experience & QualificationsMandatory15–20 years of progressive experience in R2R / Financial Accounting.Strong exposure to global operations across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.Proven leadership of large teams in GBS / FSSC / Shared Services environments.Deep hands-on experience with:Month-end closeBalance sheet managementIntercompany accountingAudit & controlsPreferredChartered Accountant (CA) – preferred.Lean / Six Sigma / Process Excellence certification.Critical Skills & CompetenciesTechnicalExpert accounting knowledge (IFRS / GAAP)Balance sheet risk assessment & judgmentStrong control and governance mindsetLeadershipHigh ownership and accountabilityStrong stakeholder managementAbility to influence senior finance leadershipCoaching-oriented people leaderTransformationProcess redesign & standardizationAutomation mindsetData-driven decision makingSuccess Measures (KPIs)Close cycle time reductionBalance sheet aging & cleanlinessAudit findings (zero high-risk issues)Process automation coverageEmployee engagement & attritionCost-to-serve improvementAdditional Service Delivery ResponsibilitiesThis position will interact and communicate with internal and external auditors as well as internal customers above and below the position title in various business units to facilitate any special requests and/or reporting requirements.A person in this position is responsible to assure that the assigned day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting policies and SLA’sRecommending process improvement and system changes to enhance process standardisation, drive simplification, improve control and enable transparency of performance.Ensure that all processes and policies are compliant with Internal Audit and J SOX control requirements.

Apply Now