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Global Process Owner R2R, Governance and Transformation
Job Description: Overview ADM is seeking a highly experienced leader to serve as Global Process Owner (GPO) fand the Transformation leader for Record-to-Report (R2R). This is a highly visible leadership role within Global Finance, responsible for end-to-end ownership of the global R2R process across regions, business units, and shared service centers. The GPO R2R will own the end-to-end design, standardization, and continuous improvement of the Record to report processes. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with deep accounting and process expertise, extensive R2R experience, and a proven ability to transition and optimize work across global delivery models. The role reports to Sr. Director, Consolidations and Reporting, COE.
Responsibilities Global Process Ownership • Own the end-to-end global Record-to-Report process, including general ledger, journal entries, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, balance sheet substantiation, close, consolidation, and reporting support. • Act as the global R2R authority, setting policies, standards, controls, and governance. • Ensure strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness across all regions. • Partner closely with Controllership, Finance, Audit, and Tax to ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial reporting. • Collaborates with cross‑functional process GPOs to drive adherence to established methodologies and ensure cohesive, enterprise‑wide process governance • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of R2R processes. Perform root cause analysis when process performance doesn’t meet objectives. Data and Technology RTR Strategy • Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. • Develop and enforce data governance policies to maintain the integrity and security of financial information. • Drive process standardization, automation, and simplification across regions and platforms. • Work directly with the Global Technology teams as the business owner of the RTR process area to provide overall business strategy, prioritize initiatives, sponsor process harmonization, and align technology support for business requirements Service Delivery and Transitions • Partner with GBS team to lead R2R work transitions into and across global service centers, including offshore and nearshore locations. • Partner with transition leaders to migrate work while maintaining business continuity and control. • Design and execute global delivery models that optimize cost, quality, and scalability. • Ensure clear documentation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable operating models. Transformation, Strategy & Continuous Improvement • Develop and execute a multi-year R2R transformation roadmap aligned to ADM’s finance strategy • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for R2R initiatives, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards. • Identify and lead efficiency initiatives, productivity improvements, and cost optimization programs. • Act as a change leader, driving adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Build strong partnerships with senior finance leaders, business stakeholders, and GBS leadership. • Communicate complex processes, accounting and operational topics clearly and confidently to executive audiences. • Represent R2R in enterprise initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.
: Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. • CPA / MBA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in international environment. • Proven experience as a Global Process Owner/ Global Transformation Manager or similar role in finance and accounting environments (must have), • Proven experience leading large, global teams and complex, multi-country operations. • Demonstrated success in global transitions, transformations, and operating model design.
• Strong understanding of RTR adjacent technologies including ERP Finance modules; account reconciliation and journal entry tools (e.g. Blackline, Trintech); and close and consolidation tools (e.g. HFM, Onestream) • Experience in Record to Report (RTR) process design, optimization, standardization, and improvements. • Willignes to work 3 days per week from our office in Poznań.
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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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