Accounting Manager - Lease

US Foods, Inc.; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager - Lease to oversee fixed asset and leasing accounting, guiding staff to deliver accurate financial reporting across multiple divisions. This role focuses on implementing controls, process improvements, and ensuring timely closes with SOX compliance.

The position is remote anywhere in the U.S. (excluding Hawaii and territories), with minimal travel. You will manage lease classifications, CoStar data loads, and quarterly/annual reporting, including

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum of 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading projects, process improvements, and/or people preferred
• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and deadlines as well as assist others with their planning
• Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracy
• Communications - Strong Verbal & Written communications. Communicating to a variety of audiences
• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex information
• Problem Solving - Able to make accurate decisions and solve problems, many of which are complex, with little direction
• Independent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvement
• Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Will sometimes lead the team and others
• Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organization
• People Leadership - Assigns and oversees work of team members. Provides coaching and feedback to grow team members. Is a positive role model by setting examples for integrity, fairness and respect
• Systems/Processes - Strong working knowledge of IT, integration into the business, and works to make processes more effective and efficient
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office especially MS Word and Excel as well as MS Outlook.
• Must possess highly developed written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information
• Oversee month and quarter end close process for leases; include lease entries, reconciliations, and rollforwards
• Oversee new lease classifications and loading into CoStar; perform workflow reviews
• Oversee lease extensions, terminations and maintenance within CoStar
• Oversee all technical accounting transactions for assigned area with Sr Manager Technical Accounting
• Research and resolve lease accounting issues within area of responsibility
• Perform tests/reviews of financial control procedures for SOX compliance
• Conduct financial analyses to identify potential accounting issues
• Review complex balance sheet accounts and resolve identified issues
• Act as SME on processes and programs
• Travel minimal

Skills

Finance leadership

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MA/MBA preferred

Tools

CoStar

Blackline

PeopleSoft GL

MS Excel

Job description

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The Accounting Manager - Lease will be to provide day to day oversight of fixed asset and leasing accounting group. The purpose is to effectively manage the accounting staff of the team and deliver accurate and timely finance and accounting services to multiple operating divisions. Position will be responsible for achieving the overall key performance indicator targets (KPIs) for the department. Position will provide day to day oversight of assigned accounting group and champion the implementation of group initiatives, internal controls and process improvements

This position has been segmented as Remote Anywhere meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to staff to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial information;
• Responsibility for overseeing the month and quarter end close process for leases;
  • Includes monthly lease entries and reconciliations (within Blackline) and rollforwards, including cash flow rollforward deliverables
  • Includes exports from CoStar for journal entries and SOX tie out
  • Includes monthly fleet funding and lease payment tie outs
  • Includes quarterly rollforwards and schedule supports for the Analytical Deck
  • Includes annual lease footnote preparation for 10-K disclosure
• Responsibility for overseeing new lease classifications (with technical assistance from Sr Manager Technical Accounting if applicable) and loading new leases into CoStar and performing workflow reviews
• Responsibility for lease extensions and terminations and maintenance within CoStar
• Oversight for all technical accounting transactions for assigned area or responsibility (in conjunction with Sr Manager Technical Accounting);
• Take ownership of research and resolution of lease accounting issues within area of responsibility;
• Perform various tests/reviews of financial reporting control procedures to ensure compliance with the Company's internal control framework;
• Perform various financial analysis procedures to assist in identification of potential accounting issues;
• Review complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve identified issues;
• Acts as subject matter expert on applicable processes and programs;
• Travel minimal

Supervision:

• Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants

Relationships:

• Internal: Collaborates closely with Regional and Area Finance Staff members, Internal Audit, Support Office and Corporate accounting personnel and other Controller team leaders
• External: Works closely with outside vendors, contractors and regulatory bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess minimum of 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience
• At least 1 year of experience leading projects, process improvements, and/or people preferred
• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Prioritization/Organization/Multi-tasking - Able to organize their own work and deadlines as well as assist others with their planning
• Attention to Detail - Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent. Reviews work of others for accuracy
• Communications - Strong Verbal & Written communications. Communicating to a variety of audiences
• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Analyzes complex information
• Problem Solving - Able to make accurate decisions and solve problems, many of which are complex, with little direction
• Independent Thinking - Works independently on most assignments. Brings forward ideas for improvement
• Team Participation - Collaborates well with team members and other work associates. Will sometimes lead the team and others
• Interpersonal - Has strong working relationships with others. Able to manage interactions with all levels of the organization
• People Leadership - Assigns and oversees work of team members. Provides coaching and feedback to grow team members. Is a positive role model by setting examples for integrity, fairness and respect
• Systems/Processes - Strong working knowledge of IT, integration into the business, and works to make processes more effective and efficient
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office especially MS Word and Excel as well as MS Outlook.
• Must possess highly developed written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related analytical field required (or related experience)
• MA/MBA preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Job relevant certifications preferred (e.g. CPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the foodservice/distribution environment preferred.
• Experience in Financial Shared Services environment a plus.
• Experience with CoStar a plus
• Experience with Blackline a plus
• Ability to effectively interact with cross-functional groups in multiple geographic locations.
• Must display strong attention to details.
• Possesses the ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirements.
• PeopleSoft GL experience is a plus.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$80,000 - $130,000

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***