Function Lead - Accounts Receivable (AR)

Function Lead - Accounts Receivable (AR) About the Role Location Mexico Queretaro Organization SE CFO Business Unit Accounting & Controlling Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional A Snapshot of Your Day In your role as Accounts Receivables Function Lead : S ervice delivery and KPI

You will t a ke ownership and leadership for i mplement ing , maintaining and continuously improving the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for your function. You w ork closely with the A SC Manager and contribute continuously to the overall performance improvement of the Accounting Service Centre and for any other project and process deliverables for your function . You have the responsibility to ensure that your team operate s most efficiently through constant innovation in processes and technology .

Function Leadership & People Management Mentoring, coaching and supporting your team members operationally and help them to identify career development opportunities and set their career goals. You are committed t o developing your team members , developing strong teams and actively placing the best talent across functional and cross-functional process initiatives . Listen actively and continuously focused on stakeholder requests, managing complex and uncertain operational issues, while decisively moving forward in taking ownership of decisions, together with the ASC Manager.

Leading people and process es in finance transformation projects across the organization. How You’ll

Make an Impact Daily Operations, Controls and Process Improvements Take ownership for implementing and maintaining global and local policies. The implementation and execution of new accounting regulations and internal controls – with focus on Accounts Receivables - is part of your responsibility.

You act as a role model in projects for process optimization, automation, digitalization, and standardization. As a detail oriented and people focused Accounts Receivables Function Lead, through active commitment and involvement, you will be responsible for coordinating people and activities, such as: Reconciliation of accounts (Customers & GL) Imaging and archiving Payment allocation – both manual and automated Performing approved subledger correction postings and overseeing subledger correction postings for other team members ( e.g. managing/writing-off of differences) Handling & processing of selected payment types, ( e.g. cheques & bill of exchange) Proactively handling the resolution of unallocated / problem amounts in the portfolio and supporting resolution of unallocated / problem amounts for other team members. Perform account reconciliations with external customers ( e.g. incoming customer balance confirmations, dunning letters, follow-up) Perform documented KPI and general Accounts Receivable reporting tasks

Where applicable, oversee the functionality and maintenance of existing automated payment allocation tools in use. Where applicable, identify improvements in automated payment allocation initiatives. Process improvement Proactively identify service delivery issues and take appropriate action , promote people and performance improvement initiatives and use of best practices.

You are actively involved in leading, proposing and coordinating people and processes in continuous improvement initiatives as part of finance transformation projects. You will support projects related to Accounts Receivables , Mergers and Acquisitions and ERP migration projects, among others. Contributing and engaging in standardizing and automating our workflows and Accounts Receivables processes and our cross-functional processes throughout the company.

Team performance and develop ment You value effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Coach, mentor and develop team members in accordance with career development plans.

Also work closely together with the ASC Manager for your own career development purposes. With your open-mindedness and willingness to learn, by building your skills and capabilities within our organization, you will support the Accounts Receivables team with the tasks at hand. Invest in your own career development by regularly seeking and giving honest feedback and embracing a curious mindset in learning and personal development.

People, process and technology Mentor and develop team members from an operational point of view in accordance with business requirements. Also work closely together with the ASC Manager to develop your leadership or operational skills in the field of Accounts Receivables. You will be actively contributing to our strategy for building an environment for people, processes and technology, using innovation as a personal growth driver.

Become more self-directed, build process ownership and find meaning in your work by taking part in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects. Build strong partnerships to win the trust of our stakeholders through respectful, agile, accountable behavior when interacting with colleagues, customers, partners and Siemens Energy local and global communities. What

You Bring Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field Education as a professional accountant Min of 7 years of experience in operational accounting, ideally in the field of Accounts Receivables Accounting. Min of 5 years in/Relevant Shared Service Center Finance Leadership experience, with proven success in leading teams through change management processes Entrepreneurial mindset and eager to drive finance transformation through change management. People oriented and committed to drive personal growth of the team.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong passion for organization, process improvement and structure. Experience of working in a truly multicultural working environment. End-to-end understanding of business processes in SAP.

IFRS and local GAAP accounting knowledge. You are open and communicate in nature as well as fluent in English. About the Team Accounting Services (AS) is an integral part of the global accounting ecosystem and a CFO function within Siemens Energy (SE).

Out of Accounting Service Centers in Americas, Europe, and Asia, AS provides accounting solutions contributing towards SE’s vision to energize society. AS is built on (1) people, (2) processes, and (3) technology which all are constantly challenged and developed. Global and diverse networks, domains, and responsibilities offer continuous opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

You will be reporting to the Accounting Service Center Manager being part of both the local finance community as well as an international network of accounting experts. What’s it like to work at Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company.

We meet the growing energy demand across 90 countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies , and energy transformation. Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power.

We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards Career growth and development opportunities Company paid Health and wellness benefits. J-18808-Ljbffr