North America Accounting Process RTR Lead

North America Accounting Process RTR Lead role at Lenovo Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, serving millions of customers in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full‑stack portfolio of AI‑enabled, AI‑ready, and AI‑optimized devices, infrastructure, software, solutions, and services. Position Description The Accounting Process Lead oversees and optimizes the accounting processes within Lenovo. You will report to the North America Accounting Operations Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving efficiency in financial operations, and delivering accurate financial reporting. The Lead acts as a liaison between various departments, ensuring that accounting practices align with organizational goals and regulations while implementing best practices that drive efficiency, compliance, change management, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee the performance of the COS (Center of Scale) team in executing RTR (Record to Report) processes including fixed asset, bank/cash, expense, payroll, revenue cost, inventory, warranty, manufacturing accounting, intercompany, closing activities, manual journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliation. Provide direct support for North America accounting operations, troubleshooting process issues, coordinating with local and global teams, and ensuring timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close activities. Support monthly close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Review and approve manual journal entries prepared by the outsourced shared services team, posting entries when required. Ensure alignment with IFRS/US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements. Maintain oversight of internal controls to minimize compliance gaps. Partner with outsourced shared services teams to ensure deliverables are audit‑ready. Provide external auditors timely responses, ensuring audit readiness posture. Lead or participate in finance‑related projects with WW Accounting and IT, including system implementations, process reengineering/standardization, and automation initiatives within the NA Geo support change management activities related to project rollouts. Basic Qualifications 7 years of experience in finance, accounting operations, FPA, treasury, analytics and reporting. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience working as a team leader or manager. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting operations, FPA, treasury, analytics, and reporting. Ability to work as part of a cross‑cultural team with flexibility to support multiple time zones. Previous experience in multi‑national companies with complex trade and intercompany transactions and working with technology that enables finance functions. Strong knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP ECC and SAP S/4 HANA. Proficiency in change management skills to successfully navigate transitions that affect financial processes. Problem‑solving skills, proactive, creative, and can‑do attitude. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, adjusting processes and strategies in response to changing business needs. Leadership skills and ability to multitask within a fast‑paced dynamic workplace. Strong communication skills including extensive experience dealing with various stakeholders. Exposure to outsourced shared services teams or shared service centers preferred. Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships internally and externally. Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a CPA/CA designation is highly preferred. The base salary budgeted range for this position is $65‑85k CAD. Individuals may also be considered for bonus and/or commission. This position is hybrid at our Markham, ON site. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found on www.lenovobenefits.com. In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is February 2, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lenovo by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr