Mgr, Sr Finance Corp

Core-Mark; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead FP&A, close the books, and drive financial strategy. This role reports to the location President and will build detailed forecasting and provide analytics to senior executives.

The position requires at least 10 years of leadership experience in finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with OpCo leadership. Travel may be required; CPA or CMA are preferred. Experience in the foodservice industry is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in finance preferred.
• Experience in foodservice industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with OpCo Leadership, Regional VPOs, Regional HR, Regional President, and other senior leadership as a business partner.
• Lead monthly close process to ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive improvements through processes and technology solutions.
• Collaborate on shrink and service excellence within the location.
• Build out annual budgets and forecasts for OpCo, including AOP presentations.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with Executives; analyze results and identify opportunities.
• Create action plans with local teams to close budget gaps or improve performance.
• Develop finance teams and leadership capabilities; solicit feedback for development.
• Complete ad-hoc analyses for region and senior leadership.
• Provide customer profitability analyses as requested.

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Master's in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Senior Finance Manager will be a key senior-level position reporting to our location President. This position is responsible for supporting, directing, and coordinating all financial activity, including closing the books. This position will lead the FP&A functions, drive financial strategy, build detailed forecasting, and provide analytical insights that support decision-making at the Senior Executive Level.

Position details:

• Experience in foodservice industry preferred
• Benefits :
• Compensation :
• Required Qualifications :
• Preferred Qualifications :
• EEO Statement :
• Organizational skills critical
• Project management development and implementation
• Ability to build and develop team and future leaders in the department
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to get buy in from leadership across the organization by building trusting relationships.
• Ability to translate actions into financial impacts
• Strong work ethic and team player attitude
• Ability to travel
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Consult with OpCo Leadership, Regional VPOs, Regional HR, Regional President, and other Senior leadership as a business partner.
• Lead efforts of monthly close process to ensure accurate financial statements and acceptable GAAP are in practice.
• Perform root cause analysis and partner with leadership and other functional areas to drive proactive solutions through process and technology solutions.
• Collaborate on Shrink and Service Excellence within the location.
• Partner with OpCo leadership to build out Annual Budgets, and accurate and timely forecasts for OpCo. Including AOP Presentations.
• Conduct monthly business reviews with Executives; analyze results of OpCo and provide insight for opportunities.
• Partner with local teams to create/implement action plans where there are gaps in budgets or opportunities to improve.
• Create a collaborative/supportive environment among Leaders and the finance team to achieve goals and objectives.
• Lead and develop finance teams using key leadership techniques. Solicit feedback from both OpCo and Regional leadership to accelerate development opportunities.
• Complete ad-hoc analysis for region and Senior Leadership.
• Build, challenge, and present customer profitability analysis as requested.
• Support Senior leadership as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related area
• 6-10 years in a finance leadership role

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's in accounting, finance, or related area
• Experience with SOX compliance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.