As a key member of the Finance management team, this role is responsible for managing the accuracy of financial transactions to support financial statements, internal and external audits in the areas managed by the department. With a thorough understanding of the financial impact of transactions, this role will provide senior management with timely and accurate reporting and drive business decisions. This role will provide strong mentorship, leadership and guidance to directly managed personnel.

• Manage the fair presentation of the general ledger accounts by ensuring proper use of product codes for transaction processing.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transaction processing to support the month-end close and the monthly reporting package for leadership team including variance analysis.
• Analyze transaction volume to identify opportunities to improve the process, the work allocation and the business.
• Lead implementations of any new business processes or software implementations.
• Create and lead the development of policies, procedures and process flows to support the internal control environment for the corporation as well as the . development of standardized departmental processes.
• Support Internal and External audits by providing timely and sufficient workpapers and response to audit inquiries. Demonstrate ownership of the relevant audit samples and transaction walk-throughs.
• Evaluate processes and develop plans to improve controls, efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Manage the overall performance and development of the team. Interview, hire and develop employees, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Build strong teams by improving engagement, collaboration and effective communication.
• Collaborate closely with onsite teams and participate in onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Leadership – provide leadership by demonstrating and driving a sense of ownership and accountability within the team and the department.

Developing and Managing People – Drive engagement and build a strong working relationship with team by delegating effectively, providing timely and constructive feedback, and providing support.

Strong Oral and Written Communications – communicate in a concise and clear manner that drives intended results. Demonstrate ability to drive consensus and influence decisions.

Analytical Problem Solving – identify problems through analysis and develop solutions that are result oriented.

Business Acumen – demonstrate an understanding of the business implications of financial and non-financial decisions in support of business objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum: High School Diploma with equivalent experience

Preferred: College Degree in Business or Accounting related fields, or equivalent business work experience.

Related Experience:

10+ years of progressive business experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience; preference with CPG or related industry with heavy marketing programs and commodity product base.

Equipment/Software Skills:

Microsoft suite of products; working knowledge of IBM / AS400; system integration and balancing experience