Remote opportunity – SAP Record to Report (RTR) Business Lead – Constant travel to TAMPA

Role: SAP Record to Report (RTR) Business Lead
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Remote (Constant travel to TAMPA)

Job Description

The RTR Business Lead will be a key leader within the Finance
organization, responsible for the oversight, optimization, and
governance of the Record to Report (RTR) processes, with a strong
emphasis on leveraging SAP solutions, including S/4HANA. This role
requires an experienced professional with deep expertise in RTR
processes, SAP FI/CO modules, and a proven track record of driving
process improvements and ensuring compliance. The RTR Business Lead will
partner with global stakeholders, IT, and other finance teams to ensure
efficient, effective, and standardized RTR operations.

Responsibilities:

RTR Process Ownership:
•              Lead and manage global RTR processes, including general
ledger, financial closing, consolidation, reporting, and fixed assets.
•              Define and implement global RTR process standards,
policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across all
business units.
•              Identify and drive opportunities to streamline and
automate RTR processes, leveraging best practices and technology
solutions.
•              Monitor RTR process performance, track key performance
indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective actions as needed.

SAP RTR Solution Management:
•              Oversee the design, configuration, and implementation of
SAP solutions to support RTR processes, with a focus on S/4HANA.
•              Ensure that SAP systems are optimized to meet evolving
business requirements and regulatory changes.
•              Collaborate with IT to manage SAP enhancements, upgrades,
and projects related to RTR.
•              Provide functional expertise and guidance on SAP FI/CO
modules, including General Ledger, New GL, Asset Accounting, and
Controlling.

S/4HANA Expertise:
•              Lead the implementation and optimization of RTR processes
in SAP S/4HANA, leveraging its advanced functionalities.
•              Ensure successful migration of RTR data and processes to
S/4HANA, minimizing disruption to business operations.
•              Drive the adoption of S/4HANA best practices to improve
RTR efficiency, reporting capabilities, and real-time insights.

Stakeholder Management:
•              Partner with global, regional, and local finance teams to
understand their RTR needs and ensure alignment with global standards.
•              Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure
compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
•              Work with IT, legal, and tax departments to address
cross-functional dependencies and ensure seamless integration of RTR
processes.

Compliance and Controls:
•              Ensure that RTR processes comply with relevant accounting
standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and internal controls.
•              Develop and maintain documentation for RTR processes,
policies, and procedures.
•              Oversee the execution of internal controls related to
RTR, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.

Team Leadership and Development:
•              Lead and manage a team of RTR professionals, providing
guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
•              Foster a culture of continuous improvement,
collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the RTR team.
•              Promote best practices and drive standardization across
the global RTR organization.

Qualifications:
•              Minimum 15-16 years of progressive experience in finance
and accounting, with a focus on RTR processes.
•              Extensive experience in designing, configuring, and
implementing SAP FI/CO solutions for RTR.
•              Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA, including implementation,
configuration, and optimization of RTR processes.
•              Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP,
IFRS), financial reporting, and internal controls.
•              Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication
skills.
•              Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
•              Proven track record of driving process improvements and
change management initiatives.

Preferred Skills:
•              Experience with BlackLine or other financial close
automation tools.
•              Knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools
(e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud).
•              Experience with project management methodologies (e.g.,
PMP, Agile).
•              SAP certification in FI/CO.

Personal Attributes:
•              Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and
develop teams.
•              Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•              Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed
organization.
•              Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
•              Proactive and results-oriented with a commitment to
continuous improvement.