Director - Finance Operations

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role Responsible for all Operational Accounting functions for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC and Detroit Diesel Corporation and their respective subsidiaries. Responsibilities include oversight, implementation, optimization and compliance of accounting processes with rules and regulations provided by law, internal guidelines/policies and global best practices. Main responsibility areas include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Assessment and Truck Invoicing (Domestic and Foreign), Central Services (Intercompany Accounting, Vendor Payments and Master Data Management), Inventory and Travel Management (Concur), Fixed Assets, Insurance and Risk Management. Leadership in this role is focused on People and Belonging, Process Ownership, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, and driving the future with Digitalization. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Leading people: Lead, motivate and develop team by building and supporting culture of Belonging and People First. Ensure Impulse alignment and targets based on the Company’s and Finance vision, mission statement and roadmap. Ensure target-oriented internal communication and task related qualification. Be a Coaching Leader for your direct reports by ensuring their continual development and be a champion for coaching leadership amongst your team. Lead the following teams and ensure oversight of underlying functions: Accounts Payable and Banking: Invoice verification and disbursement of funds for all DTNA and DDC Group companies to ensure accuracy and timeliness, ensure support of bank account administration through Central Treasury operations. Credit Risk Assessment, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Collections: Truck invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness, collection activities and cash application for all dealer, direct and export customers, extension of credit and risk of loss to dealers, direct customers and export distributors, monitoring risks in fluctuating market cycles. Central Services: Intra- and inter-company transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness, payment desk processes of drafting, payments and check processing, customer and vendor Master Data record management Inventory & Travel Management: Raw materials and WIP truck inventory life cycle including inventory tracking, cycle counts, impairments, valuation and accurate costing, annual physical inventory count and management of non-controlled material, company credit card approval and user management process, expense/travel reports approval and monitoring process Fixed Assets, Insurance, Risk Management: Fixed asset life cycle through acquisition, in service, depreciation, impairment and disposal of fixed assets, execution of periodic cycle counts, management of insurance programs for all DTNA and DDC Group companies including contracts review, policy renewal, and claims facilitation, monitoring of risks across the organization in order to safeguard DTNA through local and global programs Process Ownership, CX, CI and Digitalization: Responsible for leading and supporting process design, performance, sustainability and continuous improvement efforts and initiatives, as well as the related systems and interfaces. Ensure expectation management with all partners, based on continuous KPI reporting, accurate problem analysis and measure assignment. Ensure team embraces Customer Focus through all aspects of operations Drive Finance Operations Digitalization (maximizing the utilization of automation, self-service portals, workflows, e-invoicing, data electronification, etc.) Special focus on upstream data quality improvements in order to allow for further extension of system driven efficiency improvements and implementation of platform strategies jointly with IT. Global Shared Services: Responsible for optimizing Finance Operations cost structure by using the global shared service network to outsource transactional work and increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the already significant offshore Finance Operations team by applying and enhancing best practice local and global processes. Knowledge You Should Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related with 10 years of related experience required At least 4 years of management experience required Strong Management and leadership skills required Strategic thinking and strong project management skills required Proven analytical skills with customer focused approach required Significant experience in Process Optimization required Experience of working with Shared Services preferred Advanced degree preferred This position is not currently open for Expat candidates Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving. U.S. Visa sponsorship available if you qualify under the following: Hold a valid existing Visa (L1A, L1B, L2, TN, H1B, H4 EAD, OPT EAD, CPT) Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa Those eligible for a TN Visa (Canadian or Mexican National working in an Engineering, Accounting or Scientific Technologist capacity with an aligning degree) Those eligible for an L-1 (inter-company) Daimler Truck visa under the Corporate Blanket L-1 program would require at least one-year of qualifying experience in the last three years Additional Information Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Are you ready to join the inspired people who are helping shape the future of commercial vehicle manufacturing? Our employees enjoy lucrative benefits, competitive salaries and the opportunity to work in jobs across many functions—mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, accounting, sales & marketing, IT and more—both within our company and in our offices around the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related with 10 years of related experience required
At least 4 years of management experience required
Strong Management and leadership skills required
Strategic thinking and strong project management skills required
Proven analytical skills with customer focused approach required
Significant experience in Process Optimization required
Experience of working with Shared Services preferred

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for all Operational Accounting functions for Daimler Trucks North America, LLC and Detroit Diesel Corporation and their respective subsidiaries.
Responsibilities include oversight, implementation, optimization and compliance of accounting processes with rules and regulations provided by law, internal guidelines/policies and global best practices.
Main responsibility areas include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Assessment and Truck Invoicing (Domestic and Foreign), Central Services (Intercompany Accounting, Vendor Payments and Master Data Management), Inventory and Travel Management (Concur), Fixed Assets, Insurance and Risk Management.
Lead, motivate and develop team by building and supporting culture of Belonging and People First.
Ensure Impulse alignment and targets based on the Company’s and Finance vision, mission statement and roadmap.
Ensure target-oriented internal communication and task related qualification.
Be a Coaching Leader for your direct reports by ensuring their continual development and be a champion for coaching leadership amongst your team.
Lead the following teams and ensure oversight of underlying functions: Accounts Payable and Banking, Credit Risk Assessment, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Collections, Central Services, Inventory & Travel Management, Fixed Assets, Insurance, Risk Management
Responsible for leading and supporting process design, performance, sustainability and continuous improvement efforts and initiatives, as well as the related systems and interfaces.
Ensure expectation management with all partners, based on continuous KPI reporting, accurate problem analysis and measure assignment.
Ensure team embraces Customer Focus through all aspects of operations
Drive Finance Operations Digitalization (maximizing the utilization of automation, self-service portals, workflows, e-invoicing, data electronification, etc.)
Responsible for optimizing Finance Operations cost structure by using the global shared service network to outsource transactional work and increase the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the already significant offshore Finance Operations team by applying and enhancing best practice local and global processes.

Benefits

annual variable pay bonus program
company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ holidays per calendar year
Paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance program
volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans