This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 7 years
JobType: full-time
The R2R Delivery Head is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Record-to-Report (R2R) function, driving operational excellence, service delivery, and large-scale finance transformation. This role combines strong accounting domain expertise with a transformation mindset to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while leading digital enablement and continuous improvement initiatives across global teams.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities
End-to-End R2R Ownership
- Own the complete Record-to-Report cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and intercompany processes.
- Ensure high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to defined policies, SOPs, and accounting standards.
- Lead and manage large teams (70+ associates) across offshore and onshore locations.
Service Delivery Management
- Own SLAs, KPIs, and business metrics to consistently meet and exceed client expectations.
- Drive operational rigor, stability, and continuous improvement in day-to-day delivery.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface for clients, auditors, and senior internal stakeholders.
- Provide clear communication on performance, risks, compliance matters, and transformation progress.
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure strong compliance with internal controls, RACM, FMEA, and statutory requirements.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks through robust governance frameworks.
Transformation & Strategic Responsibilities
Process Optimization
- Identify inefficiencies and drive process re-engineering across the R2R value chain.
- Implement automation initiatives using RPA, AI, and ERP enhancements.
- Standardize processes across geographies and business units using frameworks such as SIPOC.
- Drive reduction in ad-hoc journals and manual interventions.
Digital Enablement
- Lead adoption of digital workflow tools and ERP platforms for reconciliations, close, and reporting.
- Leverage analytics for faster close cycles, predictive insights, and improved decision-making.
Change Management
- Lead cultural and operational change initiatives linked to finance transformation.
- Enable teams through training on new processes, tools, and AI-led digital upskilling programs.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Foster a culture of innovation focused on cost reduction, accuracy improvement, and scalability.
- Benchmark operations against industry best practices and drive process maturity assessments.
Strategic Alignment
- Align R2R transformation initiatives with broader organizational goals such as faster close, real-time reporting, and finance modernization.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, and Treasury teams for integrated finance transformation.
- Drive cost optimization, band-mix improvements, and onshore-to-offshore role transitions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong expertise in accounting principles and end-to-end R2R processes.
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and digital finance tools.
- Proven capability in automation, process transformation, and change leadership.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Approximately 10+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting, with deep R2R domain expertise and leadership exposure.
Skills
Record to Report (R2R) • Finance Transformation • ERP Systems • Automation (RPA/AI) • Service Delivery • Stakeholder Management • Process Re-engineering • Change Management
