DescriptionThis is a high-profile position. It involves working closely with Partners and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton Ireland and our international network, but also with key finance people in both publicly listedcompanies and multinational environments.The Role – ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership of the end‑to‑end RTR process, ensuring a high‑quality month‑end close, strong financial controls, and consistent global delivery.Lead technical accounting governance, setting and maintaining standards for complex areas including intercompany, revenue, leases, inventory, and FX, with final sign‑off accountability.Safeguard the integrity of financial reporting through senior review of balance sheet and P&L analytics, as well as multi‑jurisdictional trial balances supported by robust evidence.Oversee global RTR compliance and delivery quality across both onshore and international delivery hubs.Act as a senior point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to finance leadership.Drive continuous improvement, documentation, standardisation, and transformation across all RTR processes.Lead the delivery of major RTR programmes, including SSC transitions and other transformation initiatives.Manage and develop large, cross‑functional, multi‑location teams.Provide commercial leadership, supporting proposals, pricing, scope management, revenue growth and identification of wider firm opportunities.Skills and ExperienceACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 8+ years' post‑qualification experience in financial accounting, controllership, or RTR advisory roles.Demonstrated experience leading large global teams and managing complex deliverables at Senior Manager/Associate Director level.Strong technical expertise in IFRS/US GAAP and multinational reporting.Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday) and automation/BlackLine is desirable.Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.