What are the responsibilities and job description for the Record-to-Report Master Data Manager, Shared Services position at CRH?
Job ID: 509856
CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Master Data Manager to lead and oversee our Master Data Shared Services team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of master data across domains, including customer, vendor, material, and chart of accounts. The position focuses on driving operational excellence, efficiency, and automation in a shared services setting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data management, a collaborative leadership style, and a commitment to supporting organizational objectives.
What Shared Services Does:
A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:
- O2C (Opportunity-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
- R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
- P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships.
- Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
- Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
- Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Master Data team to maintain data accuracy, cleanliness, and integrity across key domains.
- Establish and enforce data governance principles, policies, and quality standards.
- Drive process improvement initiatives, focusing on automation and efficiency to reduce costs.
- Monitor master data quality metrics, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
- Collaborate with business leaders, data stewards, and other stakeholders to align master data strategies with organizational objectives.
- Address escalated inquiries and disputes related to master data, ensuring timely resolution.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Support external audit efforts by providing master data insights and ensuring data integrity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading master data teams in a shared services environment.
- Strong knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP systems and data structures.
- Proven ability to improve processes and leverage technology for operational efficiencies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Expertise in data governance, data quality, and stewardship principles.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid role with 3 days in office and fully in office for the first 6 months.
- Up to 5% travel may be required.
- Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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