Finance Manager- Global RTR process

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Join us as we embark on a journey to transform BCG’s Finance organization. “Future Finance” is a multi-year journey to prepare the Finance function for the BCG of the future: a BCG that continues to grow, and one that has become more complex, more diverse and more interdependent. By rethinking structures and standardizing processes across geographies and business entities, we will make it simpler and more efficient to work together and flex to meet the needs of BCG.
As a part of the Global Finance Operations Services team, you will support and manage day to day activities in the Record-to-Report (RTR) function including finance & accounting management process of collecting, processing, consolidating, closing and reporting on relevant, timely and accurate information used to provide financial, strategic and operational feedback which aids in decision making process. You should have experience in financial accounting and reporting incl. revenue accounting, fixed assets and lease accounting, intercompany accounting, accrual/prepaid accounting and reconciliations, month end/year end close, accounting systems and procedures, consolidation of financials, audit controls and governance etc. Your key stakeholders will include various internal BCG functions and the local finance teams located in multiple geographies.

Roles and responsibilities:
• Understanding business needs and ensuring that processes are aligned and compliant
• Develop an in-depth understanding of financial accounting and reporting aspects for different geographies, educate the team on various procedures and implications, drive consistent and smooth operations
• Own and manage overall performance of the RTR processes by providing strategic and operational leadership, ensuring effective service delivery, maximum stakeholder satisfaction and team management
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Finance & Accounting while working on knowledge transfer, transition and process migrations
• Work collaboratively with business users and cross functional teams to drive resolution of cross application / environment issues as well as assess impact of changes
• Interact frequently with local office operations to assist with coordination and improvement of day-to-day finance related functions
• Act as an escalation point in resolving complex issues with internal and external business partners, adopt organizational transformation strategy, lead delivery with a shared vision and transparency, and develop a strong team of operational excellence to manage all day-to-day team deliverables
• Asist in monitoring and reviewing monthly KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the team. Develop and maintains a strong service orientation, ensuring open and effective communication with stakeholders
• Ability to develop and build on the existing processes and define procedures and policies with strong focus on internal controls, governance risks and compliance. Ensure all processes are documented and harmonized in collaboration with team members, peers and stakeholders
• Work with business management and other business units to design and develop systems to support current and future business requirements
• Enhance internal controls, continuously seeking to reengineer local business process to obtain efficiencies and reduce cost
• Play a proactive role in identifying and addressing areas for improvement to the reporting processes to gain efficiencies, which is inclusive of, but not limited to assisting with local development and implementation of financial applications
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and changes; implement with a view towards streamlining and rationalizing
• Develop robust documentation of current processes to support staff training and eventually broader finance team knowledge sharing.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Technical and Functional expertise:
• Strong foundation and proven experience in corporate accounting and record-to-report
• Sound analytical skills, ability to navigate details & a willingness to look at data in different ways
• Ability to provide insights to streamline and simplify processes and deliver value
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Experience with Finance processes enabled by ERP and AI-based technologies

Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making:
• Sound analytical and reporting skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all organizational levels
• Ability to utilize a "bottoms up" or "big picture" approach when necessary
• Ability to thoughtfully consider the ramifications of decisions on various constituencies
• Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Tenacity, willingness to work in an iterative environment
• Flexibility and openness towards new ideas and change

Leadership, impact and change:
• Professional representation of the firm’s values, culture, and objectives
• Ability to work in a non-hierarchical environment, able to build credibility and influence others without express authority
• Demonstrates leadership, honesty, integrity, proactiveness in getting things done, and a desire to go beyond stated expectations
• Strong leadership skills, demonstrating self-confidence, enthusiasm and teaming
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Self-starting attitude, pro-active

People management:
• Excellent people management skills: ability to provide honest feedback and support in the development of employees’ capabilities; ability to resolve problems that affect employee performance. 
• Take ownership over timely delivery and high-quality services by leveraging team resources while ensuring sustainable results
• Lead team members – defining resource planning, team members' role, scope, recruitment, performance evaluation and feedback, training and development planning, engagement, and retention efforts to ensure stable team support
• Promote individual growth by ascertaining and communicating performance expectations, providing timely feedback on work performance, and sharing potential career development pathways
• Identify development needs and providing opportunities to support the development and performance of team members to achieve business results
• Establish and organize functional onboarding and training programs for existing and new team members
• Cultivate a culture of respect and teamwork spirit in which all team members can work together and be respected regardless of their differences. Ensure the team is motivated to improve both individual and team contributions

Stakeholders Management and Project Management:
• Demonstrates responsiveness, initiative & orientation toward service & broader business needs
• Actively collaborate and communicate with the internal teams and stakeholders to ensure that work deliverables are being met or exceeded
• Partner with other business units, transformation teams, and/or functions to elevate business results beyond expectations
• Actively engage with internal stakeholders and gather suggestions or feedback for continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage migration projects and work according to project timelines to ensure internal stakeholders' expectations
• Partner with the project team in managing resources required and apply necessary changes to organizational design and span of control as needed
• Initiate and lead internal projects and process initiatives

Interpersonal, communication, and teaming skills:
• Comfortable in taking the initiative, using sound judgment to prioritize issues, and the ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• Professional and courteous approach and style
• Ability to translate coaching skills into providing colleagues with personal development and to help them maximize their potential
• Demonstrating advanced communication skills: oral, written, and active listening

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Finance & Accounting, with prior experience of working in a global finance operations setup. CA, CPA, CMA, ICWA and/or MBA are preferred
• 10-12 years of relevant experience with a strong foundation in corporate accounting and experience applying it to finance and controlling activities
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting operations, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems implementation, financial reporting while working in multinationals and complex, decentralized organizations
• Able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCG’s values and culture
• Experience working with geographically diverse team and passion for working in a collaborative environment
• Strong hands-on knowledge, understanding and application of finance and accounting systems (Oracle, Hyperion or other accounting system/ERP etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and/or experience with other analytical tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)

YOU'LL WORK WITH

Members of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm’s direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation