Finance Operations Lead, Freight Forwarding

DSV Road GmbH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Operations Manager, Finance to oversee month-end closings, budgeting, and financial reporting for a key location. You will partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate invoicing and cost control while driving process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and comfort with data and ERP systems (SAP).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance/accounting experience is required.
• Prior experience in Logistics/Contract Logistics is a plus, but not required.
• Strong financial modeling, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Excel and/or Google Sheets expert.
• ERP experience (SAP) helpful, not required.
• Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, Accruals, and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Complete the month end closing for assigned location(s), including accruals and journal entries.
• Prepare and present financial result analysis to operations and leadership teams.
• Act as the customer’s finance expert and lead in invoicing and budgeting cycles (Annual Operating Plans and Quarterly PO Budgets).
• Review monthly expense postings for accuracy and prepare reclasses as needed.
• Liaise with Travel Coordinators to ensure proper reporting and records for invoicing support.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices and related back up to the customer.
• Create, analyze, and present internal budgets, periodic forecasts, and flash reporting as requested.
• Provide periodic and ad hoc financial reporting combining data from ERP systems, worksheets, and manual collection sources.
• Create & review periodic labor productivity reporting and metrics.
• Liaise with HR regarding accurate position/task/financial coding of employees.
• Partner with temporary staffing agencies to confirm contracted hours, pay/bill rates, and related invoicing.
• Identify and implement projects that improve and/or automate current processes.
• Review & approve A/P invoices for payment processing.

Skills

Finance/accounting experience

Financial modeling

Excel

Google Sheets

ERP (SAP)

P&L, Balance Sheet, accruals reporting

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SAP

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an Operations Manager, Finance to oversee month-end closings, budgeting, and financial reporting for a key location. You will partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate invoicing and cost control while driving process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and comfort with data and ERP systems (SAP).