Finance Transition Lead General Ledger

Senior General Ledger Transition Lead (Shared Services / GBS)Location: Monterrey, Mexico (Hybrid)Lead the integration. Build the future.
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead the transition of multiple Waygate Technologies entities into our Global Business Services (GBS) organization in Monterrey.
This unique opportunity combines hands-on finance transition leadership with the future responsibility of leading our General Ledger Accounting Operations team. You'll play a critical role in integrating finance processes, ensuring operational continuity, and establishing a best-in-class shared services organization supporting a global business.If you have a strong General Ledger background, extensive SAP experience, and a proven track record leading finance transitions within Shared Services environments, we'd like to hear from you.

Job ResponsibilitiesTransition phase (initial focus)Lead end-to-end finance transitions: planning, knowledge transfer, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.Coordinate process documentation, activity splits, workflows, and issue tracking.Ensure operational readiness: SAP access, banking setup, tools and data migration.Work closely with stakeholders across Finance, IT, Tax, and local entities.Ensure business continuity and smooth handover to GBS operations.Post-transition (future role)Team Leader General Ledger / Accounting Operations team within GBSRecruit and manage direct reports.Own month-end close and reporting qualityDrive process standardization, controls, and continuous improvement.Support audit readiness and statutory compliance coordination.
QualificationsStrong SAP experience / HFM / OneStream (GL, month-end close, transactions)At least seven years of experience in FinanceSolid Accounting / General Ledger background in SSC / GBS environmentProven experience in finance transitions into shared servicesHands-on exposure to US based entities (multi-country environment)Ability to combine execution + leadership potential.Pragmatic, structured, and able to operate in a fast-moving integration context.
Nice to haveExperience with multi-entity transitions / carve-outs / integrations.Knowledge of closing/reporting tools and data mappingExposure to tax (VAT, federal, sales) and other statutory requirementsContinuous improvement mindset (standardization, automation)
About UsWaygate Technologies is a global leader in industrial inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing.The business will soon become part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, within Hexagon AB – a global technology group specializing in digital reality and measurement technologies that help organizations improve quality, productivity, and sustainability across the full product lifecycle.
This integration marks a crucial step in expanding capabilities across precision measurement and advanced inspection technologies, covering both the external and internal quality of components.
This role is part of a key transformation initiative, contributing to the setup and stabilization of finance operations within Hexagon’s Global Business Services in Monterrey.