R2R Accounting Operations Lead - Night Shift

About the role

As the R2R Accounting Operations Lead for North America, you will manage and oversee accounting operations for North American markets, ensuring accurate and timely financial records while leading a team and driving process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounting Operations team to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Supervise accounting supervisors and specialists, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee General Ledger processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage Fixed Assets accounting and coordinate inventory.
• Handle Inter‑Group Accounting reconciliation items and prepare reports.
• Ensure bank statements are uploaded and variances resolved through bank reconciliation.
• Execute period‑end close activities as scheduled.
• Submit required and ad‑hoc reports within deadlines.
• Implement process improvements, automation, and LEAN initiatives.
• Develop and coach team members for future roles within Nestlé.
• Ensure compliance with audit guidelines and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including market CFOs, auditors, and shared services teams.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting operations and shared services.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or specialist accounting role.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing projects in accounting operations.
• Strong financial reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in Record to Report (R2R) processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Service‑oriented and committed to delivering excellent results.
• Capable of energizing and engaging teams.
• Strong project management and coaching capabilities.
• Influences with integrity and builds trust with customers and colleagues.
• Persistent and action‑oriented, even when facing challenges.