Manager, Finance Operations

Goodwill Brand•Winston-Salem, NC

18h

About The Position

The Finance Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and Payroll teams and serves as a finance advisor to internal business partners. The role drives innovation and process improvement across financial reporting, analytics, and processes. The manager builds and develops an effective team, oversees accounting priorities and deadlines, supports organizational strategies, and provides financial analysis and reporting. The position also assists with budgets, strategic initiatives, and the annual operating plan, and represents the team in organizational and project meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting.
At least 5 years of experience in Finance Operations.
At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work without supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain detailed information clearly.
Ability to process information quickly and discern relevant data to make appropriate decisions.
Process-improvement orientation, an innovative mindset, and ability to encourage direct reports to improve processes.
Strong customer-service mindset and ability to use collaborative approaches to achieve diverse goals.
Proven strategic thinking, change acceleration, and relationship-management skills.
Advanced or expert Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Experience with Power BI or similar tools.
Experience with Great Plains.

Responsibilities

Build and develop the Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, including performance management, mentoring, and development of departmental leaders.
Manage accounting team project priorities and deadlines, including reconciliations, monthly close, and financial reporting.
Develop metrics to analyze data and monitor team processes and performance.
Support business strategies by understanding organizational goals and serving as a trusted advisor to business partners.
Collaborate with internal partners to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness and promote best practices.
Assist with developing departmental budgets.
Assist the Vice President of Finance with creating and leading strategic departmental initiatives.
Participate in developing the annual operating plan.
Investigate and resolve escalated issues and report solutions to stakeholders and leaders.
Provide analytical insight during monthly and annual financial close processes.
Generate accurate financial reports and recommend actions based on analysis of results.
Perform ad hoc analysis and participate in special projects as needed.
Assist with preparing data analytics and presentations for leadership discussions.
Liaise with internal departments and represent the team in organizational and project meetings.
Perform additional assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Money Purchase Pension Plan
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Free Telehealth
Employee Referral Program
Quarterly Incentive Programs for retail positions
Corporate Discount Programs
Medical Insurance for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Prescription Coverage for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Dental and Vision Coverage for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Short- and Long-Term Disability for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Life Insurance for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week
Professional development
Opportunities for internal career growth