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Finance Manager Process Improvement
Location:
Lisle, IL
Description:
Position Summary The Finance Manager - Process Improvement is responsible the successful completion of wide-ranging projects contributing to the general improvement of financial control and effectiveness for the Company. You should be a high-performance individual and have excelled in your career to date. This role is an individual contributor, working proactively with the CFO to deliver continuous improvement to the business. In this role, you will review, identify, lead and deliver projects that improve internal controls, process efficiency, and commercial outcomes. You will provide independent and objective assurance to executive leadership in order to add and protect organizational value. You will build strong relationships with internal business partners, to both drive our internal financial control & effectiveness, and leverage commercial opportunities contributing to profitability. As a leader in developing and improving the company's internal control framework, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the implementation of a new Finance ERP system. Additionally, due to the acquisitive nature of the business, this role will be instrumental in the review and integration of new acquisitions. Integrity, diplomacy, persuasiveness, and fairness are qualities critical to the success of this role. You must engender trust, while being independent and objective in order to deal with any challenges that might arise during an audit. Core Duties/Key Responsibilities Internal Controls - Pragmatic approach to the identification and implementation of internal controls. Whilst independent to the Finance team, you will take a hands-on approach in developing the required controls and working with various teams to ensure compliance. Business Acumen - Knowledge, insight and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed to make sound, commercially minded business recommendations with the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in a variety of situations. Commercially Inquisitive - support, seek and explore opportunities to improve profitability. Data Gathering and Reporting - Knowledge of and ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate large volumes of data, and the ability to prepare and present reports that reflect opportunities for improvement in a simple manner. The ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication tools and techniques is critical with ability to adjust the level of detail commensurate with the audience. Problem Solving - As the Finance Manager you will take a lead role in problem-solving, helping to identify and make recommendations regarding risk aversion measures, process improvements and cost saving opportunities. Must have a continuous improvement mindset. Coaching and Development - Recognize the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in others, and be adept at expressing those opportunities for improvement in an effective and encouraging way. Work to resolve issues which might prevent meeting compliance requirements. Systems Knowledge - Super-user knowledge of the ERP system will be essential. You will be a key player in the design and implementation of a new Finance ERP including testing and training of users, ensuring process rigor and internal control is paramount. Ability to become a system SME to support the wider team. Acquisitions - regular involvement in due diligence of potential acquisition and reporting of risks to the CFO. You will then be involved in bringing the controls of acquisitions up to the required standard on integration. This may involve short term secondments to newly acquired businesses pending full integration. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education/Experience Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification preferred. 4+ years of proven work experience in the area of internal audit, business risk management, public accounting, accounting advisory, or related professional experience. Big 4 auditing firm experience preferred. Progressive responsibilities including supervising, reviewing, and managing the work of others, project management, including self-management of simultaneous work streams and responsibilities. Experience in financial and operational internal controls and identifying control deficiencies. Sound knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls. Experience of Tier 1 ERP systems required. Experience reporting in a multi-national company is highly preferred. Require Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Microsoft Applications: Advanced skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Additional Technology: Advanced computer skills required on accounting software and databases. Travel: Occasional travel required. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required; ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought and orderliness of presentation. Additional Requirements Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and reporting. Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports. Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations. High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills. Sound independent judgement Ability to communicate with external auditors including coordination if required. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Take initiative to overcome obstacles and ability to work within a degree of ambiguity. Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions. Physical/Working Requirements The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is: This position is hybrid and requires you to periodically work from an office environment. Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to position, transport, lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at a time. Stand, walk, move across large areas; Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces; Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing; Move about in an office environment; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Scope Direct Reports: None, may oversee the work of entry-level and contract auditors Total Organization Employees: ~ 900 # States: 22 # Markets: 9 # Operating Districts: ~ 39 Meet DCC Propane: DCC Propane, LLC, a division of DCC plc, has served communities for over 75 years providing propane for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial uses, and water conditioning services since 1962. We are continuing to grow and are currently represented by a team of over 900 dedicated and passionate professionals who live and work in 22 states operating under a number of strong regional brands. The business has succeeded in maintaining a strong family-feel with an unwavering commitment to world-class safety standards and customer service with competitive compensation and benefits. Why Work for Us? We strongly believe in taking care of our employees so that they can take care of our customers. Our people are what set DCC Propane apart and are essential to our future growth, whether it is by welcoming a new brand into the DCC family or a new employee into our team, we are driven to ensure that our team members have everything they need to be successful. One way we do that, both at work and at home, is by offering a best-in-class benefit plan to our employees. This includes Medical, Vision, and Dentals plans for you and your family, as well as supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and Paid Time Off plus holidays. This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the employee with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. EOE Statement: DCC Propane is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status or disability status.
Company:
DCC Propane
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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