Principal Accountant

OPENTEXT
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

ENABLING THE DIGITAL WORLD

OpenText enables the digital world as the global leader in Enterprise Information Management, both on premises or in the cloud. We embrace all things digital and are committed to being the Best Place to Work for our Employees in over 140 locations around the world.

We obsess over our customers to ensure they are wildly successful in embracing the Digital World. Our customers entrust us with their most important information, we need to be their most trusted partner. What we do, we do well. What we create, we do purposefully to impact the world. If you believe in this and are passionate about enabling the Digital World then let OpenText turn your career vision into reality.

The Opportunity:

The Principal Accountant for Operational Excellence will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives, efficiency and effectiveness-driven projects and automation implementations across finance COE processes. The role provides support towards continuous improvement to create and enhance value to customers and stakeholders.

You are great at:

• Manage projects, track, and report progress to completion of projects in Finance.
• Track and lead training requirements for technical skills related learning and development for the center.
• Lead process automation to improve efficiency in business processes
• Lead and manage integration of new acquired entities, new processes, and system transformation
• Develop and manage process improvement initiatives and collaborate with functional teams and PMO to drive quality performance.
• Initiate and lead other projects/activities that would support the strategic plan for the team and transformation of the processes.
• Lead the Business Continuity Plan and recovery procedures for the center.
• Research and development for organizational needs and growth
• Supports other assignments and ad hoc matters as required

What it takes:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Accountancy, Business or Finance related courses
• Requires at least 12+ years of combined experience in professional accounting and operational excellence preferably in a shared service or BPO industry
• Must be an excellent communicator both verbal and written, with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, has demonstrated ability to influence leaders through insightful and data driven recommendations.
• Experience in Leading Operational Excellence, Business Reporting, Problem Solving, Project Management tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Design Thinking, Agile and Research.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities, handle several projects and work independently with minimum supervision while meeting critical deadlines
• Willing to work flexible hours

At OpenText we understand and value diversity in our employees and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status or sexual orientation. We draw on our diversity and collective genius as we continue to shape a better future for our customers and be the Best Place to Work for our employees- nothing is off the table at OpenText. If you require accommodation in completing the application process please email [email protected]

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.