JOB SUMMARY The Financial Controller, R2R Shared Services and Projects is responsible for leading Record-to-Report operations across Asia Pacific, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting compliance, balance sheet governance, internal controls, and statutory reporting. The role partners closely with the Regional Director, Shared Services and Projects to drive operational excellence, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes.
The Financial Controller acts as the regional process owner for R2R activities and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies. The Financial Controller provides leadership to finance teams, supports audit and compliance activities, and partners with stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives while maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship and governance.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Primary Business Partners: Regional Finance & Accounting teams Shared Services Leadership Global Business Services leadership Corporate Finance & Accounting Team Interfaces With: Business Unit Finance Leaders Tax and Treasury Team Operational and Commercial Teams Onsite and Regional HR Leaders Legal Internal and external auditors 3rd party vendors/service providers JOB SPECIFIC TASKS Overall responsibilities Lead and manage Shared Services operations, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes. Maintain a robust control environment in compliance with SOX, IFRS/US GAAP, and company policies. Oversee accounting operations across multiple markets within the Asia Pacific region. Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements. Drive process standardization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with business and finance stakeholders to support decision-making through quality financial information. Lead and develop high-performing finance and accounting teams within Shared Services. Support finance transformation and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and controls. Manage risks, escalations, and resolution of accounting and control issues. Execute Shared Services operational priorities and transformation initiatives under the direction of the RDSSP.
Support the development and implementation of the regional Shared Services and transformation roadmap. Lead day-to-day operations of Shared Services functions and ensure delivery against established performance targets and service levels. Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Shared Services managers and teams. Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships: Serve as regional process owner for R2R operations across Asia Pacific.
Provide accounting leadership and guidance on complex transactions, accounting treatments, and policy interpretations Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to support operational decision-making and identify improvement opportunities. Support the RDSSP in developing and executing the regional Shared Services and transformation roadmap for Asia Pacific. Manage and execute regional projects including ERP enhancements, process migrations, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
Prepare and deliver business cases and project updates to senior leadership. Ensure alignment between market specific requirements and global standards. Lead regional projects including system rollouts, ERP enhancements, and process migrations. Make sound business decisions that balance stakeholder needs, operational realities, and long-term objectives. Monitor project timelines, budgets, r