Manager II Close & Analytics

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 108,880 - 163,320; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Finance Operations Leader to oversee financial transactions, develop staff, and manage processes across various brands. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary range of $108,880 - $163,320.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of equivalent experience in finance and accounting operations.
• Ability to work with Macros and Databases desirable.
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff to maximize contribution and growth.
• Oversee finance operations across ADUSA Brands.
• Interact with all levels of company personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Finance operations

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Change management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to lead all aspects of assigned department, i.e. Store Sales Accounting/Cash Audit, Cash Management, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (Resale or Not for Resale), Retail/DC Ops and ensuring maximization of working capital and accuracy, timeliness and effective control of all responsible financial transactions, focused on reporting and close processes, supporting Store Sales and Cash Management operations teams, Treasury and check exception processing in addition to related Genpact team AP/AR processing (Resale and/or Non-Resale), warehouse, direct store distribution, and/or Cash Sales Audit/3rd Party Audit. This position directs and leads the department to ensure proper application of internal controls associated with area of responsibility. This position is responsible for the establishment, implementation and maintenance of procedures and controls for assigned department in accordance with established service level agreements, company, industry, and accounting policy guidelines. The leader is responsible for overseeing the retained team following 2 legacy processes as well as the third-party provider. The purpose of the department is to ensure assigned processes are well controlled, as well as the streamlining, standardization of process across inconsistent legacy processes in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs, motivates, and develops staff maximizing their individual contribution, professional growth and their ability to function effectively. Mentor, coach, and cross train team members, stretch them beyond their comfort zone, to provide advancement and exposure for team members.
• Responsible for assigned processes for all ADUSA Brands, overseeing first line people leaders.
• Work across all levels of company personnel, as appropriate to resolve outstanding issues/concerns.
• Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities.
• Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
• Interactions may be on behalf of project / functional team members. Contributes to the overall delivery of project / functional objectives.
• Promotes an effective team environment through clear communication of assignments and provision of feedback. Leads the completion of multiple assignments within a project / functional environment. Acts as mentor, effectively demonstrates leadership attributes, shares project / functional expertise.
• Has extensive relevant experience in finance operations with a history of successfully running procure to pay Cash Management and Treasury finance operations.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree; finance, Accounting, business management or related field preferred; 8+ years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge of retail industry preferred
• Experienced professional in Finance and Accounting operations
• Ability to work with Macros and Databases desirable
• Lean Six Sigma
• Strong leadership and performance management capability
• Strong change and transformation capability
• Sound judgment and risk mitigation capabilities required
• Oral and written communication skills
• Advanced reporting tools
• Presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of quantitative analysis
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and work under strict deadlines. Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables
• Accurate and detail-oriented with excellent follow through skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal and external business partners, and auditors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent follow through skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ERP environment such as SAP
• Advanced Excel skills

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $108,880 - $163,320

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.