Senior Manager, R2R Pillar

Job Title: Senior Manager, R2R Pillar Job Summary Reporting to the Director, Finance Operations & Transformation, the Senior Manager R2R Pillar is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, efficient operations, and continuous process improvements for the US, UK and Middle East Markets currently supported by the Bangalore based R2R team. In addition, the Senior Manager will support the transition of R2R activities from new markets, ensuring the knowledge transfer of activities are documented and embedded into the operations of the R2R team. The Senior Manager will participate in the overall management of the Controlling Ops team, ensuring that there is excellent communication and coordination with the P2P and O2C Pillar Managers. The Senior Manager will manage three direct reports and an existing team of 45+ FTEs that is expected to grow to approximately 60 FTEs during 2026. Job Location : Bangalore Must have skills : Record to Report (R2R) / Revenue & Expenses within R2R / Financial Reporting / US GAAP / IFRS / General Ledger Accounting / Month-End and Year-End Closing / Process Improvement & Automation / Global Finance Operations / Team Management & Leadership / Balance Sheet Reconciliation / ERP Systems Key responsibilities include: Lead the R2R Pillar with a focus on the timely and accurate delivery of all actual financial statements and reports based on US GAAP Manage the delivery of R2R activities including general ledger accounting, posting of journal entries, intercompany, fixed assets and inventory entries Manage and build strong processes for quality balance sheet management timely and meaningful reconciliations and review with Market Controllers, Manage the month-end and year-end close timetable and activities to ensure adherence to deadlines and to ensure actual results are accurately reported in the period across all financial statements and that supporting documentation is provided to explain any unusual movements to support variance analysis being prepared Market Controlling and FP&A teams Page2 Senior Manager, R2R Pillar Develop strong collaborative working arrangements and process hand-offs with the Market Controllers and teams that are retained in Markets and retain overall accountability for Financial reporting for management purposes as well as statutory and regulatory reporting Build relationships and establish networking, collaboration, training, governance, reporting and cross functional working with senior leadership across the Controlling teams Manage reporting and KPIs related to the R2R Pillar team to highlight opportunities to improve performance and enhance controls Coordinate with the Market Controller to support internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations to facilitate audits Perform periodic controls testing and put in place actions to address identified controls risks Continuous Improvement Develop and monitor performance against agreed performance measures and KPIs, ensuring actions are taken to address key control risks and address improvement opportunities through process standardization, Workday and other technology adoption and better ways of team working Stays abreast of industry best practices and seek approval to implement those that drive efficiency and effectiveness With the Market Controllers, input a range of projects, ensuring that all proposals that impact the R2R team are successfully delivered and embedded in the organisation Participate in arrangements to ensure Global Controlling teams collaborate and share opportunities to standardise and enhance R2R service delivery Participate in activities to streamline and standardize the use of the Workday FDM (Charts of Accounts), journal entries and reconciliations Work as part of the Bangalore Controlling Operations management team to support the delivery of the overall team's goals Participate fully in the transition of additional activities into the Bangalore team Page3 Senior Manager, R2R Pillar Team Management Manage the activities of 40+ existing R2R team members (growing to approximately 50 in 2025), setting goals/targets and providing coaching and feedback to develop capabilities and improve performance Periodically review activities of the team members to ensure activities are focused on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the team Participate in activities that drive the improvement in engagement scores and achieve higher levels of staff performance, career development, and satisfaction Required Qualifications and Experience Strong relevant experience lending to confidence, gravitas & credibility in approach Qualified accountant, familiar with international financial accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS) A minimum of 15 years of experience in managing global finance operations, including management of record to report activities with a strong record of significant achievements. A thorough appreciation of P2P and O2C processes with at least 8 years in a leadership role, preferably in the digital and print or similar industry Proven track record of successfully managing R2R operations and enhancing use of core ERP finance systems, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation and automation Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive operational improvements and efficiencies Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and motivate teams Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners regarding matters relating to accounting, controls and financial reporting In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and industry best practices related to R2R process Experience of leading large, global teams in a shared service environment About Company Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company's portfolio includes many of the world's most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.