Director / Sr Business Transformation Manager Finance & Accounting Track

Job Description:Role SummaryThe Director / Sr Business Transformation Manager Finance & Accounting Track will lead the end-to-end design and execution of the Project Phoenix Finance workstream, with primary focus on Record-to-Report (R2R), Acquire-to-Retire (A2R), and Tax processes.This role is reputed company for driving a scalable global design, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring that new ERP-enabled processes deliver control, compliance, transparency, and efficiency across the Finance & Accounting landscape.Key Responsibilities1. Strategy & Transformation LeadershipLead the Finance & Accounting track for Project Phoenix across R2R, A2R, and Tax, from design through deployment and stabilization.Define and maintain the target operating reputed company> for Finance in these areas, aligned with corporate strategy and Finance leadership priorities.Translate strategic objectives into a phased roadmap with clear milestones, dependencies, and benefits for the Phoenix program.Act as primary thought partner to Finance Leadership (Controller, Tax, FP&A, Operations Finance) on process, controls, and organizational implications.2. Process Design & Global Template OwnershipOwn the global process design and ERP process template for:R2R: GL, sub-ledgers, consolidations, intercompany, allocations, close & reporting.A2R: Fixed assets lifecycle, capitalization policies, impairments, disposals, leases (if in scope).Tax: Direct and indirect tax configuration, tax determination, compliance and reporting (in coordination with Corporate Tax).Facilitate design workshops and decision forums; reconcile regional requirements into a standardized global design with clearly documented local deviations.Ensure process designs embed strong internal controls, auditability, and SOX readiness, and support accurate, timely financial reporting.Partner with IT/ERP teams to translate process requirements into system configuration, data models, and integration requirements.3. Program Management & DeliveryOwn scope, schedule, and delivery quality for the Finance & Accounting Phoenix workstream.Build and manage a cross-functional track team (Finance SMEs, IT, data, reputed company management, external partners).Drive fit-gap analysis, solution design, testing (SIT/UAT), reputed company, and hypercare for R2R, A2R, and Tax.Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across other workstreams (P2P, O2C, S&OP, FP&A, etc.).Provide clear, data-backed status reporting and decision-ready materials to the Phoenix PMO and Finance leadership.4. Data, Controls & Reporting EnablementDefine data requirements (chart of accounts, cost centers, legal entities, asset classes, tax codes, etc.) and partner with Data & IT teams to ensure quality migration.Align financial structures (CoA, segment definitions, reporting hierarchies) to support management reporting, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.Ensure process and system design support strong financial controls, including reconciliations, approvals, segregation of duties, and audit trails.Partner with FP&A and Operations Finance to ensure that R2R/A2R/Tax design supports forecasting, analytics, and performance management needs.5. reputed company Management & Stakeholder EngagementServe as the reputed company leader for Finance stakeholders impacted by R2R, A2R, and Tax changes.Define new roles, responsibilities, and handoffs across global, regional, and local Finance teams.Develop and drive training, communications, and adoption plans to ensure smooth transition to new processes and tools.Build strong working relationships with regional Controllers, Tax leads, and Business Unit Finance to secure alignment and commitment.6. Benefits Realization & Continuous ImprovementDefine and track KPIs and value targets (e.g., close cycle time, manual journal volume, automation rates, asset cycle time, tax compliance timeliness/accuracy).Ensure that Phoenix delivers measurable improvements in control, efficiency, and transparency for Finance & Accounting.Establish a post-go-live continuous improvement backlog and governance model for enhancements and optimization.Key QualificationsEducation & Professional BackgroundBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or equivalent strongly preferred.1015+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting, with significant exposure to:Record-to-Report and general accounting/controllership.Fixed assets / A2R and capital projects/accounting.Tax (direct/indirect) in partnership with corporate tax teams.5+ years of leading Finance transformation and/or ERP implementations (reputed company, reputed company, or equivalent) across multiple regions or business units.Proven experience in a program/track leadership role on a large-scale Finance transformation or ERP program.Technical & Functional SkillsDeep understanding of R2R, A2R, and Tax processes, accounting policies, and control frameworks.Strong .