Supervisor III Finance Ops - DSD Resale

Loyalty360; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable leader to manage a Direct Store Delivery AP team in Salisbury, NC with hybrid in-office and remote days. You will establish controls, oversee 3rd party processing, and drive process improvements across the AP function while collaborating with multiple internal partners and brands.

The role requires 6–8 years of AP experience, strong accounting knowledge, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 6–8 years AP experience, preferably leading teams/processes.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and their impact on financial statements.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel with advanced formulas.
• Experience with GL account analysis and reporting tools.
• Ability to train and develop staff and communicate effectively with management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach a team of AP associates for timely task completion.
• Oversee invoice processing carried out by a 3rd party provider.
• Refine SOPs to uphold best-practice standards.
• Oversee data flow and end-to-end processes across supply chain and vendors.
• Collaborate with VSRM, category management, brands, and IT to resolve issues.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support key business decisions.
• Develop and publish department KPIs and reporting.
• Set departmental goals and drive accountability.
• Act as liaison between AP and other areas/brands.
• Evaluate AP processes for improvements and advocate changes.
• Maintain robust internal controls and operational integrity.

Skills

Leadership of AP team

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or Equivalent

Tools

Mainframe knowledge

SEGA/ACIS utilities

DSS MicroStrategy

SAP S4/HANA knowledge

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance

Job Requisition: 550778

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road

Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133405)

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

The primary purpose of this position is to lead DSD (Direct Store Delivery) Accounts Payable in the accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects.

This position is responsible for establishing and monitoring goals and objectives as well as implementing and maintaining accounting procedures and controls for the department in accordance with established service levels, company, industry, and accounting policy guidelines.

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC and Carlisle, PA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and develop a team of AP associates enabling the accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects
• Provide oversight and direction for invoice processing carried out by the 3rd party provider
• Continuously maintain and refine standard operating procedures to uphold and advance best-practice standards
• Understand and oversee data flow and end-to-end process between various areas of the supply chain and 3rd party provider
• Collaborate with internal departments (VSRM, category management, brands, finance, IT, etc.) to resolve issues
• Provide ad hoc analysis as requested to assist in key business decisions in a timely and efficient manner
• Develop and publish department reporting/KPI's
• Establish meaningful departmental goals and drive accountability-personally and across the team-to ensure they are met.
• Act as a liaison between the department and other areas and brands
• Proactively evaluate AP processes to identify improvement opportunities and clearly advocate for recommended changes
• Sustain and advocate for robust internal controls to ensure operational integrity
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Equivalent
• 6-8 years AP experience, preferably leading teams/processes
• Strong understanding of accounting theories, methodologies, principles and practices, and the impact of departmental transactions to the financial statements
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced formulas in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and macros)
• Experience with GL account analysis
• Experience with or ability to use query tools for research/reporting
• Accurate and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong customer service mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of management, internal and external business partners, and auditors
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to create and effectively deliver training to all levels of the organization
• Mainframe, SEGA, ACIS, and DSS MicroStrategy knowledge is helpful
• SAP S4/Hana knowledge helpful

Preferred Qualifications

• LEAN immersion training preferred

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.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.