Leave Administration Manager - Global Industrial

Motion; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion is seeking an Leave Administration Manager to lead financial administration and oversee fleet operations across multiple sites, including Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA. The role partners with the Wheels fleet management provider and field leadership to maintain high service levels and drive cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities include optimizing fleet performance, managing ERP/PeopleSoft data, and supporting the monthly financial reporting process while mentoring a team of analysts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external fleet management company to ensure efficient fleet operations.
• Partner with field leadership to address field-centric concerns and maintain operational continuity.
• Review and optimize fleet efficiency and vehicle allotments; implement improvement strategies.
• Oversee fleet optimization initiatives and utilization; drive cost reductions.
• Manage ERP/PeopleSoft data and general ledger structure; support monthly financial reporting.

Job description

## Leave Administration Manager - Global IndustrialApply: On-Site: Birmingham, AL, USA: Atlanta, GA, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_0000031647**SUMMARY:**The Manager of Financial Administration primary responsibility will be to provide management and oversight of Motion’s fleet operations driving operational and financial efficiencies. In addition, the Manager of Financial Administration will manage the organization’s operational structure in the various operating systems as well as the financial structure in the general ledger system to provide the base for accurate operational and financial reporting. This position will contribute world class financial leadership and resources in support of Motion’s strategic goals.**JOB DUTIES*** Collaborate with our external fleet Management company (Wheels) to ensure smooth and efficient fleet operations, aligning strategies and resolving operational issues promptly.* Partner with field leadership to quickly address and resolve field-centric concerns, ensuring operational continuity and high service levels.Review and optimize fleet efficiency by analyzing fleet performance metrics and vehicle allotments to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency.* Oversee fleet optimization initiatives by leading and facilitating initiatives aimed at optimizing fleet operations vehicle allotments, and utilization.* Implement structural efficiencies to improve key fleet operating metrics and reduce fleet operational costs.* Manage organizational structure processes for ERPs & PeopleSoft.* Supervise the maintenance of branch/OU setup, mergers and closures.* Maintain general ledger account structure in PeopleSoft.* Supervise the preparation and distribution of Daily Sales reports.* Support the monthly financial reporting process by serving in as primary backup for report preparation and accuracy verification.* Manage team of analyst(s) and establishes strong partnerships with Motion Finance, Corporate departments, field leaders, and the appropriate personnel at the parent company (GPC).* Establish goals and related priorities to mentor, coach, and evaluate direct reports.* Performs other duties as assigned.**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or a related field and five (5) years of experience.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Professional, executive presence with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with management at all levels* Strong negotiation and partnership skills with ability to influence and challenge decisions and processes* Forward-thinking in implementing tools and techniques to improve analytics, driving better business decisions* Self-motivated and able to independently manage multiple responsibilities concurrently* Ability to manage data between multiple systems* Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger or similar ERP and Qlik or similar analytic tools* Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**Ability to travel as needed, up to 15 - 20%**LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:****SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:****BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:** Yes**COMPANY INFORMATION:**Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.**DISCLAIMER:**This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any tim