Lead Global Functional Expert - General Ledger and Financial Reporting

Lead Global Functional Expert - Global Chart of Accounts, GL Close and Reporting

Job Description: Lead Global Functional Expert – Global Chart of Accounts, GL Close and Reporting

1. About the Company/Team

The CA GCOA Team plays a critical role in supporting global finance and accounting operations by managing Chart of Accounts, general ledger periods, month-end close activities, and preparing for executives.

The team partners closely with the R2R GL Global Process Owner, Feeder Systems/Sub Ledgers, Global Controllers’ Organization, Global Accounting Controller, Corporate Consolidation, Global Business Finance, DevOps IT, and Oracle Application Labs IT teams to provide comprehensive general ledger systems and critical business process support.

This role is suited for a finance systems and accounting professional who can combine deep general ledger knowledge, Oracle application expertise, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.

2. Job Summary

The Lead Global Functional Expert – Global Chart of Accounts, GL Close and Reporting will provide functional expertise and operational support for global general ledger systems, Chart of Accounts maintenance, month-end close processes, ledger period controls, reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.

The role will be responsible for processing Chart of Accounts segment changes, maintaining code combinations, supporting journal transfers, managing accounting mappings, execute translations and year-end activities, troubleshooting system and process issues, and participating in UATs and strategic projects.

This position requires strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with Oracle accounting modules, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with global stakeholders across finance, accounting, tax, IT, and business teams.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Process Chart of Accounts segment and flex-field changes in DRM/EDM, GSI, and Oracle Cloud Applications. 
• Support the creation, update, and maintenance of feeder system data and code combinations across relevant finance systems. 
• Manage and support journal transfer activities from GSI to Oracle Cloud Applications. 
• Maintain and validate US GAAP to Local GAAP account mapping rules to support statutory and management reporting requirements. 
• Execute and support USD and CD translations, CD Flip activities, and year-end roll-forward processes. 
• Open and close accounting periods across primary, statutory, secondary, reporting, M&A, and corporate ledgers. 
• Prepare and submit required reports to auditors and support audit-related data requests. 
• Maintain Smart View reports used for management reporting, analysis, and close-related activities. 
• Troubleshoot code combinations.
• Participate in UATs, system enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and strategic projects. 

4. Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Tax, or related business process roles. 
• Strong experience with General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Intercompany, and Cash processes. 
• Hands-on experience with Oracle accounting modules and related applications. 
• Working knowledge of Chart of Accounts structures, flex-fields, code combinations, period close processes, and ledger management. 
• Experience supporting month-end close, statutory close, management reporting, and audit-related activities. 
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written formats with stakeholders across global teams. 
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess impact, and drive resolution. 
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to understand both transactional accuracy and broader finance process implications. 
• Willingness to work in alignment with global close calendars, cross-regional stakeholders, and business-critical timelines.  

Good-to-Have

• Experience with DRM, EDM, GSI, Oracle Cloud Applications, and Smart View reporting. 
• Exposure to US GAAP, Local GAAP mapping, statutory reporting, and corporate consolidation processes. 
• Experience working with Global Controllers, R2R, consolidation, tax, treasury, business finance, and IT teams. 
• Prior involvement in UAT, system implementation, process automation, or finance transformation projects. 
• Knowledge of feeder systems, sub-ledgers, journal interfaces, and accounting data flows. 
• Experience working in a multinational or shared services finance environment. 
• Project management experience supporting cross-functional finance technology initiatives. 

5. Self-Assessment Questions

Candidates may reflect on the following questions to assess their fit for this role:

1. Do I have 10+ years of hands-on experience in finance, accounting, tax, project management, or related processes, with strong exposure to general ledger operations? 
2. Have I worked extensively with Chart of Accounts, flex-fields, code combinations, intercompany, cash, and ledger period close activities? 
3. Am I comfortable using Oracle accounting modules or related finance applications to support GL close, reporting, mapping, and troubleshooting activities? 
4. Can I effectively collaborate with global finance, accounting, tax, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve complex process or system issues? 
5. Do I have the attention to detail and accounting process understanding required to support month-end close, statutory reporting, audit requests, and management reporting accurately?

Career Level - IC3

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Experience Level

Senior Level