North America Accounting Process RTR Lead

Description and Requirements Position Description:The Accounting Process Lead is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the accounting processes within Lenovo. You will report to North America Accounting operations Manager. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, improving efficiency in financial operations, and delivering accurate financial reporting. You need act as a liaison between various departments and ensures that accounting practices align with organizational goals and regulations while implementing best practices that drive efficiency and compliance and change management.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting Governance & Oversight: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 reconciliationAccounting Operations:Provide direct support for North America accounting operations, including 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, and post entries when required.Policy & Compliance:Ensure alignment with IFRS/US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements.Maintain oversight of internal controls to minimize compliance gaps.Audit Support:Partner with outsourced shared services teams to ensure deliverables are audit-ready.Audit readiness posture, provide external auditors timely responses.Continuous Improvement & ProjectsLead or participate in finance-related projects together 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 rolloutsBasic Qualifications7 years of Experience in one or a combination of the following: finance, accounting operations, FP&A, 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 Qualifications7+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: finance, accounting operations, FP&A, treasury, analytics and reporting.Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zonesPrevious experience in multi-national companies with complex trade and intercompany transactions and working with technology that enables finance functionStrong knowledge in ERP, preferably SAP ECC and SAP S/4 HanaProficiency in change management skill to successfully navigating transitions that affect financial processesProblem solving skills, pro-active, creativity and can-do attitudeAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adjusting processes and strategies in response to changing business needsLeadership skills and ability to multitask within a fast paced & dynamic workplaceStrong communication skills including extensive experience dealing with various stakeholdersExposure to outsourced shared services teams or shared service centers preferred.Strong customer focus and the ability to build relationships internally and externallyA Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a CPA / CA designation is highly preferredThe 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 size="1">In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected application deadline for this position is March 6, 2026. This applies to both external and internal candidates. Additional Locations: * Canada - Ontario - Markham * Canada * Canada - Ontario * Canada - Ontario - Markham