JOB SUMMARY
This is an important role that oversees the business-wide field finance function, including financial planning and analysis, financial control, cost accounting, accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, and credit and collections. Leads analysis, planning, and control of the organization's financial transactions, systems, and procedures to comply with regulations, accounting principles, and other internal/external financial standards. Oversees and assists managing US SSMG Regions with Business Unit, Region and Area Presidents input. Primary point of communication and coordination for initiatives. Critical partner in the development, design and execution of the Business Unit's transformational roadmap.
Responsibilities:
Field Management : Develops and promotes Business Unit goals and objectives and insures alignment with overall corporate goals and objectives. Supports Area President and Business Unit Financial Leadership Guides planning and development of departmental area budgets and evaluates area operations in terms of fiscal management to ensure fiscal responsibility. Collaborates with Area and Region Leadership to maintain and enhance interface capabilities with other functions and departments in an effort to continually improve overall organizational efficiency. Analyzes, identifies, and proposes action to the solution of problems with the operations and leadership teams of individuals and departments in an effort to increase overall effectiveness Serves as finance Area spokesperson in cases of inquiry, feedback, or requests for special information in order to facilitate the accurate and precise flow of information. Provides coaching and direction to the region finance teams in order to achieve and maintain optimal efficiencies. Key participant in Area and Business Unit cross-functional leadership team. Supporting Area President and Business Unit Financial Leadership Participate in solution design and directly responsible for execution of initiatives Develop and support Business Unit strategies to minimize working capital investment Ensure highest integrity and quality of books of record in accordance with Sysco's Financial Policies Ensure compliance with Corporate and governmental requirements In conjunction with the Compliance function, ensure all financial and accounting controls, reconciliations and internal audit remediation items are completed Working cross functionally, continuously work to improve all aspects of site performance Administrative tasks Operational Management : In partnership with all Region Team Leaders, lead with a strong customer-centric and associate focused mindset to drive collaboration and create a high-performance culture of unity Be a business partner with the Region Team and Area Presidents and support Volume and Sales growth Working cross functionally with operations, technical accounting, internal audit, Business Unit leadership and other business units with manufacturing design cost accounting function, including routines, reporting and policies. Collaboratively work with operations to implement cost accounting across SSMG and other business units. Align with function leaders to develop the annual operating and profit growth plan, to develop the financial forecasts each month and deliver on goals; both annual and interim Conduct business reviews for the Business Unit and region. Analyze results of operations and explain the key drivers of variances and forecasted results Build, manage, and develop your Region Team through regular department meetings, ongoing interaction, and communications; monitoring morale and responding to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement Ensure Region Finance Leadership manages the traditional A/P, A/R and G/L activities. Proactively manage the cash conversion cycle to improve cash flow. Ensure compliance with production and inventory control policies and processes to protect the integrity and the accuracy of inventory transactions Work with Business Unit Leadership to develop improvement plans from employee surveys Evaluate the financial impact of plans and processes to achieve goals. Assist other function in achieving their goals and through established processes measuring profitability and performing key analyses Support technological and reporting changes as sites are converted to core systems and enabling technologies Work proactively to ensure the accuracy and integrity your financial and full compliance with Sysco's policies Support Credit function and Master Data Strategies for the enablement of SSMG's reporting and other transformational efforts Provides support to ensure proper staffing needs are met. Talent Management : Select, develop, and retain the required leadership talent to meet current and future business needs. Engage and support the company talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies Support the enterprise DEI initiatives Utilizes Sysco talent management programs tools and programs (performance management, leadership development, engagement surveys, talent reviews) to manage and develop leadership talent Provides consistent and ongoing feedback on the performance of finance leaders. Demonstrates effectiveness and collaboration in leading a remote team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business. Minimum 5-10 years in a mid to senior-level finance or accounting position. Experience in both Union and Non-Union environments, preferred Experience in a manufacturing and/or food production environment Pro fessional Skills:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis. Ability to motivate teams and produce results within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Must have excellent computer skills. Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Ability all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, sites, Corporate and the business community in a proactive and constructive manner. Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations. Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues. Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures in a timely manner. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
