GBS Americas Center Head - Food Ingredients
Job SummaryReady to lead a high-impact Global Business Services organization and drive operational excellence across the Americas?We kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.The role is based in Polanco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a strategic, collaborative, results-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You'll Make a DifferenceLead end-to-end service delivery across Finance Global Business Services (GBS) functions supporting stakeholders throughout North America and Latin America.Oversee Record to Report (RTR), Order to Cash (OTC), and Source to Pay (STP) operations, ensuring service excellence and operational reliability.Direct Record to Report activities, including General Ledger and Plant Cost Accounting processes.Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), drive issue resolution, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.Strengthen internal controls, support audit readiness, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), and applicable local regulations.Lead governance forums and business reviews while serving as a trusted partner to regional Finance and business stakeholders.Drive productivity, cost optimization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the GBS organization.Partner with Digital, Information Technology (IT), and Transformation teams to advance automation, analytics, and Finance transformation programs.Build and develop a high-performing organization, fostering accountability, inclusion, employee engagement, and long-term talent growth.What Makes You the Right FitBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.7+ years of progressive experience within Finance, Shared Services, or Global Business Services environments.3+ years of proven experience leading large, multi-layered teams within complex matrix organizations. Strong experience leading Finance Shared Services or Global Business Services operations.Fluent English and Spanish communication skills; Portuguese proficiency is a plus.Deep understanding of accounting, controllership, financial reporting, and governance practices.Demonstrated expertise across Record to Report (RTR), Order t...