Directs the Kodak Global Business Services (GBS) General Ledger (GL) team and has overall responsibility for the delivery of GBS Controllership GL accounting services.

• Planning & Organizing
• Sets direction and ensures mission and purpose of the team are clear
• Develops approaches to achieve organizational goals
• Improves current services
• Identifies new service opportunities and threats
• Adapts strategies to changing directions
• Leads service area planning, goal setting and budgeting processes
• Directs and supports development of metrics to assesses performance of GL Team relative to service agreements and internal customer satisfaction
• Provide expertise and insight on how to apply US GAAP, Local GAAP, Company policy and problem solving capabilities

Managing

• Directs the GBS GL team and has overall responsibility for the effective performance of all processes, tasks, objectives associate with GBS GL service delivery
• Manages escalated issues and provides final decisions and/or approval where appropriate
• Ensures integration with other service groups and works collaboratively to gain trust and build credibility by following through on commitments and taking responsibility for outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Participates in Service Councils and partners with GBS Performance Improvement team to identify service improvement opportunities
• Provides regular status updates to GBS leadership (e.g., GBS Leader, councils, etc.)
• Performs people management responsibilities, including:
• Manages and coaches direct reports; leads and participates in performance management processes; provides feedback and counseling as needed
• Removes obstacles and provide resources for team accomplishments. Recognizes and rewards people whose actions support GBS mission and Kodak’s values
• Participates in recruiting, staffing, selection, & on-boarding processes
• Manages individual, team, and process group performance
• Creates an environment that supports and enables associate engagement, retention and development
• Demonstrates personal accountability for establishing GBS as an employer of choice in the community
• Confronts employee issues, manages corrective action process with support from GBS HR
• Champions and models Kodak’s values and core competencies

Continuous Improvement

• Directs activities to stabilize services during GBS ramp-up (i.e. operating company deployment)
• Champions and is accountable for service improvement initiatives
• Identify and provide resources for service improvement initiatives
• Communicate impact of improvement initiatives on stakeholders to ensure success
• Leads and supports continuous improvement processes
• Review key processes, identify gaps between customer/service agreement requirements and current outputs, solicit input from team members and stakeholders, implement solutions and evaluate impact
• Consider impact of changes and improvement efforts on team members and stakeholders, communicate and adjust approach accordingly to ensure success of change efforts
• Implements new GL processes/services as necessary

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Analysis and Decision Making

• to independently analyze situations and data to determine best course of action
• to make sound and timely decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment
• to support and explain rationale for decisions and include appropriate people in decision-making process

Leadership

• ability to make positive and active contributions to assist the organization in achieving its key financial and growth goals
• to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives and mobilize others to action
• ability to effectively manage and leverage resources (people, processes, technology, equipment, facilities, funds and reputation) to achieve goals
• and model the GBS values and competencies
• others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; admits mistakes, is seen as a direct and truthful individual
• and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; displays passion and optimism
• ability to effectively manage and leverage resources (people, processes, technology, equipment, facilities, funds and reputation) to achieve goals

Communication

• effective use of the communication process across functional and managerial boundaries and at all levels within the organization including the C-suite
• clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• information effectively in group settings;
• effective conflict resolution skills – maintains composure when dealing with conflict and/or emotionally charged topics

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in finance or accounting.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

10+ years progressive experience in multiple financial/ accounting functions.

At least 3-5 years of senior leadership experience with multiple direct reports and responsibility for monthly closing for a large finance and accounting organization.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Previous leadership experience in a shared services environment.

Previous experience in a manufacturing company is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Process oriented with an understanding of business process improvement methods, change management and project management.
• Proficiency with ERP, Finance and general ledger software preferred
• Understanding of ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and technology enable business processes
• Ability to manage periodic General Ledger closing