Director of Finance - US Distribution

Gordon Food Service•Wyoming, MI

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance - US Distribution provides financial insight and decision support for the Business Unit President and his/her leadership team on all financial and operational matters. Assists in the development of business goals and objectives for the Business Unit and its underlying divisions, monitors all key business indicators, and proactively evaluates and identifies opportunities for performance improvement. It will also include oversight and management for annual forecasts and budgets, capital planning, long-range planning, ongoing financial reporting and staff development. This position reports to the Senior Director Operations Finance. Interfaces and collaborates with financial teams and the North American Shared Services group to ensure that both the business needs are being met and that the business unit is consistently complying with the financial policies and guidelines of the organization.

Requirements

Ten years accounting experience with five years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or related required.
Ability to multitask.
Significant knowledge of cash flow, forecasting, planning and business economics and accounting principles.
Ability to analyze, influence and provide financial acumen to Operation Business Planning Teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
Certified Public Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides financial leadership, support and guidance to the business unit leadership team.
Directs the Business Intelligence team and ensures that critical information is made available to the business in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
Ensures that the appropriateness and integrity of all business unit management reports.
Reviews, reports and provides insight into the financial performance of the Business Unit.
Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiates follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff. Serves as a role model.
Provides vision and leadership to teams. Responsible for helping develop skills and abilities of employees.
Oversees the preparation of the annual operating plan, trend analysis, customer profitability evaluation, and cost containment proposals for operational functions for the Business Unit segment.
Assists Finance Leadership in setting departmental vision, strategies, action plans and measurable objectives for the finance organization relating to Business Unit.
Assist the Senior Leadership Team in preparing for Long Range Planning (LRP) including, but not limited to documenting SWOT analysis, assumptions, capital requirements, strategies and action plans.
Responsible for leading the field finance teams across the Business Unit.
Acts as a liaison between the business unit and the (NAFSS) Shared Services Group and ensures compliance with all North American and business unit policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.