AP & Cash Distribution Director

Yusen Logistics • Franklin, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The AP & Cash Distribution Director reports to the Corporate Controller. The primary purpose of the position is to direct and oversee the policies, objectives and initiatives for YLA’s accounts payable and cash distribution cycle activities to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations. Those activities include active management of the purchase orders, vendor maintenance, vendor invoice processing, and cash distribution. The AP & Cash Distribution Director will communicate and coordinate with YLA’s Business Unit Controllers and Operations Management teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and transparency throughout the cash distribution cycle. This position is responsible for managing staff across multiple business units and locations in a manner which produces consistently reliable results.
This position will be fully onsite based out of the Franklin, TN office.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree is required with a preference for Accounting, Finance or related field majors.
• Minimum of 7 years management experience in accounting or related functions.
• Strong analytical and computer skills such as Excel are required.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Management: The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Successfully organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate s
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.
• Must have the ability to compose letters, memos, emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely.
• Be able to present one’s self in a highly cooperative and professional manner when meeting both internal and external customers and vendors face to face.
• Communicate goals and objectives for the department.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Windows operating system and be proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.)

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and implement processes to optimize the YLA cash distribution cycle to ensure that best practices are followed while remaining in compliance with federal/state laws, rules, and regulations
• Coordinates all purchase order, vendor administration, invoice processing, and vendor payment functions
• Coordinates with BU Controllers and their respective staff members regarding month end expense recognition
• Responible for the development, regular review, and maintence of SOPs for all functions of the group
• Coordinate timely responses to all business unit questions and requests for data
• Coordinate with th Corporate Controller’s office on all internal and external audit requests
• Analyze root causes and propose solutions for improvement of cash distribution cycle services/processes
• Provide the AP & Cash Distribution team with appropriate training
• Review and maintain internal controls across the cash distribution cycle functions and systems
• Monitor teams’ performance and ensure the requirements of the department are met through the development of KPI’s and tracking metrics
• Recommends improvements, new requirements
• Responsible for direct management of the various AP Managers and their respective staff
• Provide support to BU Controllers and BU accounting staff
• Support Corporate Controller with various projects
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as required/ assigned.
• Travel as required.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, creation of detailed analyses and report preparation using various software packages including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) D365, and Solver.
• Review and analyze data and information concerning the company’s financial performance.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor accounting
• Complete [or oversee the completion of ] assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more
• Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager