Area Director, Finance - Oklahoma City OK
About The Position
We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html NOTE: Before you begin your internal job search, please review the criteria you will need to start the process. BASIC PURPOSE Member of the local executive management team, the Area Director, Finance will oversee 1-3 large Distribution Centers (DCs). Key business partner working with the Area President and cross-functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Business Partner, and VP Merchandising to achieve Area and company key results. Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive Key Results. This person will frequently collaborate and align with Area leaders to execute the overarching financial strategy and operational drivers, as well as take initiative to create and drive operational improvements that positively impact financial outcomes. Further, they must effectively influence others by summarizing and articulating the detailed nuances of financial insights to help leaders understand and plan actionable next steps. They regularly demonstrate courage by challenging perspectives, offering alternative solutions, and making difficult decisions to achieve optimal outcomes. A successful Area Director, Finance provides ample support and mentorship to build and develop a high performing team. Manages the Area and DC Finance, Accounting, and Inventory Control. Responsible for supporting the financial integrity and control environment for a $500 million to $1.5 billion business Area
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience
- Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and managing others
- General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX
- Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Limited travel as necessary
Nice To Haves
- BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
- CPA or MBA
- Industry experience and understanding of inventory management
- Experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites
- Anaplan experience
Responsibilities
- Own the execution of Area finance strategy
- Act as a trusted advisor for all things Finance
- Collaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions
- Build a high performing team and inclusive work environment
- Drive continuous improvement across the Area and broader business to improve financial outcomes
- Responsible for all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs. Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies.
- Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
