R2R Team Lead Italy

About Customs Support Group Customs Support Group (CSG) is Europe’s leading independent customs services provider. Founded in 1964, we operate in 14 European countries with 120+ offices and a team of 1,700+ customs professionals . We help companies move goods across borders smoothly and compliantly, taking the pressure out of customs. What we do: We support more than 60,000 clients and process over 20 million declaration lines each year . From day-to-day customs declarations to compliance, duty optimization and trade advice, we make cross-border trade easier and more predictable. How we work: We combine local customs expertise with modern digital tools to handle large volumes accurately and at speed. Our technology helps teams work smarter, reduces manual effort, and improves turnaround times. Why it matters: Customs rules are becoming more complex and mistakes are costly. Delays, compliance risks and unclear regulations can slow businesses down. CSG helps clients stay compliant, reduce risk and keep their supply chains moving. Why Join Us At CSG, you will be part of a growing international organization undergoing an exciting finance transformation and centralization journey. You will: • Play a key role in shaping and strengthening centralized Finance Operations for Italy • Lead and develop an operational R2R team within an international and multi-entity environment • Contribute to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the transformation of finance processes • Work closely with senior finance stakeholders, including the Head of Finance & Transformation, Country Finance Director, Financial Controller and Business Controller • Gain international exposure through collaboration with finance colleagues across the European organization • Take an active role in process optimization, automation and the financial integration of newly acquired entities This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting professional or former auditor looking to combine people leadership with technical accounting, controllership and finance transformation responsibilities. Purpose of the Position We are looking for an experienced and hands-on R2R Team Lead to lead, coach and manage our operational Italian Record-to-Report team. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the centralized general ledger, compliance with Group policies and a smooth and timely monthly closing cycle across the assigned Italian legal entities. This is a high-visibility role combining operational leadership, technical accounting and finance transformation. You will work closely with the Finance Controller, Business Controller, Group Finance and other Finance Operations teams to ensure reliable financial data, strong controls and consistent ways of working across the organization. The role offers an opportunity for a strong accountant or former auditor to further develop within controllership, close leadership and finance transformation in a fast-paced, multi-entity international group. Main Responsibilities • Lead, coach and support the Italian R2R team, ensuring clear ownership, effective collaboration and high-quality delivery • Coordinate the monthly closing process across assigned Italian legal entities together with the Italian GL specialists, ensuring adherence to the close calendar and Group deadlines • Coordinate with P2P and O2C teams to ensure accurate alignment between sub-ledgers and the general ledger • Act as the first-level escalation point for GL specialists on complex accounting matters, including Group GAAP and Italian GAAP, recurring close blockers and cross-entity closing topics • Review and challenge key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy and appropriate supportin