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Manager - Process Improvement - Record to Report

Cox
$99,000.00 - $165,000.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Georgia, Mableton
Sep 06, 2025
Cox Automotive is hiring a Manager Process Improvement, Record to Report. The Manager - Process Improvement - Record to Report, Finance Process Center of Excellence (CoE). This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager. Business Process Design & Improvement (BPD&I) - BlackLine, Record to Report and Chart of Accounts Governance within the Continuous Process Improvement team and serves as a partner by engaging with business stakeholders within the company to anticipate business needs and drive strong decision making through implementation of process improvements/best practices, acquisition integration, continuous improvement, metrics, and end-to-end process governance. This position will be responsible for supporting all aspects of centralized Cox Automotive Enterprise Finance & Accounting (EF&A) Accounting Center of Excellence (ACoE) process excellence. The Record to Report scope includes Journal Entries, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Project Maintenance and Reporting. This position will focus on process centralization, standardization, and optimization across policies, process, data, reporting, systems security, compliance, and financial controls. This role will also support key strategic initiatives and will build a culture of continuous process improvement within the EF&A Record to Report functions. This position will also help to meet Cox Automotive's strategic goals by developing plans, driving objectives, collaborating with business stakeholders, and aligning appropriate resources. The ideal candidate will have continuous process improvement, change management, project management, governance, and communication experience. Job Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day activities of the R2R process excellence function, including the management/supervisor of 3 process improvement Senior Analysts Responsible for identifying best practices, efficiencies, and strategic methods to optimize people, process, and technology solutions across the EF&A functions Building and supporting the deployment of the ongoing roadmap of integration solutions Ability to plan, organize and manage complex projects, often with cross-functional teams Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop project plans, schedule resources, monitor and report progress, resolve issues, mitigate risk and deliver organizational change Ensure the prioritization and balance of integration activities to minimize disruption of the existing business of the acquired company Identify opportunities for AI and automation to enhance processes. Help to embed an approach to ongoing continuous process improvement, including an end-to-end process assessment strategy, as well as tactical resource and implementation planning and delivery approach Review and provide feedback for all process standards: data, reporting, systems security, compliance, financial controls, change management and process excellence Partner with internal stakeholders to drive governance and business partner relationships, including shared objectives for end-to-end process solutions Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance and/or Accounting with 6+ years of accounting or finance experience. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 10+ years of relevant experience. 1+ year of experience in a management or lead role Proven ability to influence and to collaborate at the highest levels of corporate management Experience with continuous improvement and project management - Six Sigma Green Belt and/or PMP a plus Experience supporting organizational change - including large scale transformation initiatives Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer service Demonstrated financial analysis strength Experience within a Center of Excellence environment a plus Global experience in a multinational organization a plus Excellent oral and written communication Competencies/Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent organizational and analytical skills Strong knowledge of GAAP Ability to work effectively under pressure, and shift priorities quickly as required and rapidly adapt to changing environments Ability to understand business strategy and translate into effective tactical plans Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems Strong computer skills and proficient use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization USD 99,000.00 - 165,000.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $99,000.00 - $165,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Benefits: The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.