VP Accounting Shared Services/ Accounting Operations

Vice President, Accounting Shared Services / Accounting Operations Position

Join us as we transform global finance operations! We're seeking a dynamic leader to drive process excellence across our regional financial centers in Lithuania, Hyderabad, and Costa Rica. In this role, you'll lead large scale transformation initiatives, optimize accounting processes, and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

The Vice President of Accounting Shared Services will lead process excellence across the company's regional financial operating centers in Lithuania, Hyderabad, and Costa Rica. This role is responsible for analyzing, documenting, and optimizing accounting processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability across Accounting, Settlement, and Accounts Payable functions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multinational environments, a strong background in accounting operations, and proven leadership in driving transformation. Key productivity KPIs include improved labor utilization, reduced exceptions, faster response times, and decreased aging of items under review.

Role Responsibilities

• Assess current accounting processes and procedures across regional operating centers.
• Document workflows, systems, and internal controls to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Redefine operating models and optimize processes using state-of-the-art technologies.
• Evaluate and enhance the global shared services (GSS) structure.
• Develop and implement process improvements aligned with industry's best practices and regulatory standards.
• Lead change management initiatives, including training and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Compliance, and Operations to ensure seamless integration of new processes.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on process optimization and governance.
• Manage and interact with multiple teams across disciplines and regions.
• This position is critical to achieving the company's strategic goal of enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring consistent, high-quality accounting practices globally.
• We seek a proactive leader passionate about process improvement and committed to excellence in financial operations.

Role Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, including leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; master's degree or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience in global multinational companies with complex operational structures.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional operating centers as needed.
• Functional knowledge of ERP systems, T&E tools, payroll systems, and related applications.
• Deep understanding of innovative approaches to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
• Experience influencing across cultures and geographies, including vendor and C-suite interactions.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package.

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals.

By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, solve problems together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories.

Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.