Process Optimization Specialist

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving accounting operations processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include performing research and analysis of data, policies, and procedures, quality assurance and controls, and system requirements in response to escalations and issues reported. Additionally, the individual will take the lead in generating and updating process documents based on findings, with recommended improvements or new requirements.

• Define, develop, and improve GBS Procure to Record (P2R) and Finance processes with a focus on Cash, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, Intercompany, and Inventory Accounting processes.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate process performance for improvement initiatives.
• Lead in documenting and updating key processes, policies, and process flow maps.
• Assist in creating content for inclusion in training packages and assist in delivery of training globally as needed.
• Monitor implemented methodologies, processes, and best practices for adoption and compliance.
• Drive key projects that add value to the business, identify root causes of process issues, and propose corrective and preventive measures.
• Collaborate, communicate, and demonstrate effective teamwork to conduct process responsibilities.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to seek information and gather requirements.
• Conduct working sessions with cross-functional teams to define as-is and to-be states; engage with IT for system improvement initiatives.
• Provide support to the management team in determining resource capacity; work closely with the Global Process Lead and Site Process Lead in defining control points and success criteria to track standard process adoption and compliance.
• Determine the root causes of business concerns and provide proposals on how to address the concern in a timely and effective manner.
• Correlate inter-related business drivers from various aspects of the process and their corresponding financial impact.
• Take the lead in building organizational competency in process mastery and effectiveness.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Facilitate internal and interdepartmental communication, provide meaningful reporting to senior management in a timely and effective manner.

• Experience in leading projects that required working with multi-disciplined teams; experience working with world-wide teams preferred.
• Applied knowledge of analytical tools and project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a systematic approach to problem solving; Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Experience in developing and documenting processes.
• Experience in gathering and soliciting business/process/customer requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge on how to document current and future state business/transactional processes.
• Experience in defining, monitoring, and reporting key metrics preferred.
• Must have effective communication and facilitation skills.
• Must be comfortable coordinating with P2R GPL and SPLs and with P2R teams from different sites.
• Ability to present and demonstrate complex procedures to diverse groups at various skill levels, preferred.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in accounting, and accounting system programs and applications, preferably SAP.
• Intermediate knowledge in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel (Excel Formulas, Pivot tables, etc.) and MS PowerPoint.

As a Process Optimization Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a global technology leader and make a significant impact on the organization's operations. You will be part of a team that is passionate about improving processes and delivering exceptional results.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging opportunity, please submit your application.