Accounting Manager

FHLB Des Moines; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, with over 71,000 colleagues and 333 distribution facilities worldwide, serving more than 700,000 customer locations. This financial analyst role oversees Profit Management, forecasting and reporting, and identifies profitability drivers to support the annual operating plan and strategic initiatives.

Strong analytical skills and 5+ years in finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required (MBA/CPA preferred).
• At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience.
• Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal skills and broad knowledge of accounting principles.
• Play a key role in the annual AOP process.
• Participate in the recruiting and training of finance associates.
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results.
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability.
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability and support and produce financial reporting for Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecast.
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

Company: US1490 North Star Seafood, LLC

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 33178

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Profit Management and Financial forecasting and reporting. Responsible for providing insight and analysis of financial operating results. Identifies trends and provides recommendations for various profitability drivers, including revenue, margin, expense management, and working capital management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
• Determine the key drivers of variances versus last year results
• Identify underperforming customers and vendors and the key drivers of profitability
• Make recommendations to management to improve profitability and support and produce financial reporting for Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan
• Ensure overall trends and the impacts of key initiatives are reflected accurately in the forecast
• Provide specific analysis as to the key drivers of expenses and the key drivers as to variances to last year and to plan

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or Economics required (MBA/CPA and preferred)
• Experience: At least 5 years financial analyst and/or accounting experience required
• Skills: Organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills; Strong computer skills and knowledge of financial reporting software
• Decision Making Authority: Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal skills and broad knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Play a key role in the annual AOP process
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required)
• Participate in the recruiting and training of finance associates
• Responsible for performance management and development of finance associates

BENEFITS INFORMATION

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report can be found at www.sysco.com.