Shared Services Director

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train management and professional-level staff
• Oversee the schedules and responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payables staff consisting of a team of approximately 10 people
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other executive staff, and skilled and trusted departmental employees, develop, implement, operate, maintain, and control the essential operating systems, information, and financial business of the company
• Define and implement key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the division and, as appropriate, the entire organization; facilitates measurement of those objectives, reporting results to the executive team
• Draft and implement policies and best practices to support achievement of objectives and required standards
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert providing direction and support to Branch locations for all matters pertaining to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Manage the Shared Service Group in our Headquarters and leverages the team to provided needed support at our Branch locations including backup in the event of turnover or schedule conflicts
• Ensure availability of adequate and appropriate equipment, staffing, and systems; recommend additional staffing and services
• Confirm compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including but not limited to tax laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal acquisition regulations (FAR), and cost accounting standards (CAS)
• Accounts Receivable – Guarantee timely and complete invoicing to customers, ensuring adequate controls are in place to collect cash on time per terms, and applied appropriately and consistently. Review and reconcile Customer Account Statements
• Accounts Payable – Ensure a three match is adhered to, timely and responsive communication to vendors, timely payment and credit terms are respected. Vendor Account Statements are reviewed and reconciled
• Train new employees across locations relative to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable subject matter
• Maintain knowledge of developments and trends in finance and administration including technological advances
• Facilitate implementation of new systems and major modifications of existing systems to reduce downtime, increase uptime and responsiveness
• Perform other duties as required

Qualification & Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience

• Experience with Treasury and Cash Management/Forecasting
• Functional experience with an ERP system
• Experience with an ERP upgrade
• Multi-site and geographic responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills collaborating with functional areas to include Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Accounting/Finance & HR.
• Experience with administering a Purchasing or Corporate Credit Card Program (including Travel & Business Expenses)
• Thorough knowledge of financial and legal best practices and requirements with a proven ability to provide sound and ethical financial counsel to executive leadership.
• Thorough understanding of and personal involvement with systems and methodologies of finance and administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education & Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA preferred
• Certified Public Accountant status highly desired
• At least 10 years of experience in the financial function of a company required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to travel as necessary to support the organization

Benefits

No information available.