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Shift- EMEA The Process Operations Lead will be responsible for: Oversight and standardization of the Record-To-Report ("RTR") processes for fixed assets and associated end-to-end business processes, including the accounting for intangible assets and leases (collectively, Fixed Assets). Partnering with the operational accounting teams to gather & analyze data, and design process metrics and KPIs to evaluate the health of processes. Driving implementation of process improvements. Tracking open items, testing, and defect resolution, and providing general production support activities. Advancing and accelerating the close process, increasing efficiency of accounting processes and timeliness of deliverables. Guiding operational accounting teams to handle and solve complex bottlenecks and issues, for all matters impacting fixed assets and lease accounting. Supporting global process owners, project managers and operations with policy, process documentation, and insights. Assisting in the development and documentation of process narratives, standard operating procedures, job aids, flowcharts, and training documents. Ensuring SOx compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining documentation of key processes and controls, and enhancing the control environment with effective controls. Serving as a financial/accounting subject matter expert to business partners with respect to Fixed Assets. Ability to give guidance on both the technical and business aspects of the RTR processes. Working with Risk & Controls to identify risks, and design/enhance processes and controls needed to be in compliance with Company policy. Staying current on related upcoming changes to accounting pronouncements related to Fixed Assets, and working with technical accounting counterparts to quantify impacts and implement changes to processes or policies, as needed. Supporting the implementation of RTR enterprise technology solutions, including SAP S/4 HANA. Supporting internal order/project accounting processes and SAP fixed assets master data. Administering the financial accounting aspects of the Companys global lease accounting system, CoStar. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Tax, FP&A, P2P, Real Estate and Technology. Other duties and special projects as required (e.g., analysis, automation, process standardization, transitions, etc.).
