Head of Record to Report

One of the pillars of our North American division is spread across four different sites in Mexico where a blend of manufacturing and fabrication occurs. At each location we pride ourselves on exemplary safety and employee-first standards, as we pioneer production processes to be best in class. It is our focus on quality and growth that makes us an employer of choice and helps us maintain our culture of excellence.

Position Overview

Responsible for leading Record to Report (RTR) activities for North America, including coordination of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. This role acts as liaison with FP&A, Sales, Operations, and Controllership to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The Head of RTR will oversee preparation and maintenance of financial records, manage team performance, and drive transformation of RTR processes. A core responsibility is to identify gaps, streamline existing workflows, and leverage automation to improve speed, efficiency, and quality of outcomes. The role requires strong engagement with third-party outsourcing providers while championing innovation and process excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead the RTR team with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), overseeing all accounting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC Requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal policies
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, cash flow reports, fixed assets controls, intercompany reports and accounting reconciliations
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and career growth
• Evaluate team performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations
• Serve as a change agent for RTR transformation by identifying process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and manual touchpoints; design solutions that reduce complexity and increase standardization
• Partner with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider to ensure streamlined processes, automation adoption, and delivery excellence
• Lead the implementation of technology and automation tools that replace manual processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and optimize resource utilization
• Develop and maintain robust process architecture, governance, and performance metrics for all RTR activities
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring KPIs, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions to achieve world-class efficiency and service levels
• Define a clear roadmap for transitioning local RTR activities into shared services, embedding automation and process redesign at every stage
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance while simplifying and digitizing reconciliations and reporting
• Collaborate with Controllership and other stakeholders to harmonize end-to-end RTR processes and foster a culture of process excellence

Who you are

• Transformation mindset: Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo, identify process gaps, and lead process redesign and automation initiatives.
• Action-oriented, with the ability to turn strategic visions into executable tactics.
• Strong financial and data acumen with deep experience in Record to Report processes.
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of Accounting experience, with at least 5 years in management.
• Proven track record in process transformation and automation within RTR or Finance operations.
• SAP experience highly desired; exposure to other ERP and automation solutions preferred.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package including annual bonus
• Generous benefits package including major medical expenses and life insurance
• Vacation days
• Vacation premium
• Paid time off
• Christmas bonus
• Food vouchers and cafeteria service
• Savings fund
• Career developmental opportunities
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.

Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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