Head of Record to Report
About The Position
Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally. We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours? 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 a 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 10+ years of Accounting experience, with at least 5 years in management/supervisory capacity.
- 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.
- Fluent in English, with full professional proficiency.
- 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.
- Collaborative style with strong stakeholder management skills; builds cross-functional partnerships that accelerate transformation.
- Experience developing and leading high-performance teams through significant change.
- Resilient and adaptable in the face of resistance or setbacks, with a strong drive for results.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide leadership for RTR change-management initiatives, ensuring adoption of new tools, systems, and best practices
- Proactively assess opportunities to align RTR processes with broader Finance transformation initiatives.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Time off with pay
- Wellness programs and product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
