Director, Record to Report - Finance Services Transformation

Director, Record to Report - Finance Services Transformation

The Director, Record to Report - Finance Services Transformation leads the development and execution of financial strategies that align with business objectives and operational goals. This role oversees the transformation of financial close, journal entries, reconciliations, and risk mitigation while driving continuous process improvements and operational excellence. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to enhance financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. By leveraging advanced financial analysis and stakeholder management, the Director ensures integrity in financial statements and supports strategic decision-making to optimize business performance and sustain long-term value creation. About the team: The team oversees CTS Centers supporting Walmart's operations beyond the Americas, delivering essential back-office functions such as R2R, Reporting, and HR. It combines Walmart associates and third-party providers to optimize service quality and cost efficiency. This team drives operational excellence and transformation aligned with business strategies, collaborating closely with CTS departments and market leadership. Focused on continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management, the team ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery that supports Walmart's global objectives and enhances financial and operational performance across international markets.

Provide strategic direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs to develop and implement effective financial and operational plans. Lead automation initiatives to simplify and harmonize account reconciliations, month-end closing, and reporting processes. Oversee financial statement accuracy, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Manage stakeholder relationships to align business goals and foster collaboration across functions and markets. Drive risk management strategies, identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks. Champion operational excellence by monitoring performance metrics and promoting service and process improvements. Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning to build a high-performing team.

Extensive expertise in financial statement analysis, accounting principles, and forecasting aligned with GAAP and IFRS standards. Proven ability to lead risk mitigation strategies and implement effective internal controls within complex financial environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement, communication, and collaboration across cross-functional and international teams. Demonstrated success in driving GenAI and automation initiatives. Experience in operational excellence, including root cause analysis, process optimization, and service improvement. Ability to develop and execute business strategies that align financial performance with organizational goals. Proficient in analyzing key performance indicators to support decision-making and cost reduction efforts.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or related area and 5 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area. Option 2: 7 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area. 1 year's supervisory experience.

Leading cross-functional teams, Master's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, business, or related area and and 4 years' experience in accounting, finance, information technology, or related area.

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