Site Finance Manager
About The Position
The Site Finance Manager provides financial and operational insight and guidance to improve performance and process efficiency in a distribution center environment. The role provides analytical support for accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, payroll, receivables, and payables, as well as operational activities such as warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, throughput reporting, and analysis. The manager represents DHL Supply Chain in customer meetings and leads discussions on billing, strategy, budgets, and complex commercial matters. The role may support multiple sites or customers and works closely with operations, Finance, HR, Accounting, and Commercial Finance associates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or four years of equivalent work experience.
- At least five years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
- Logistics industry experience.
- Working knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
- Advanced accounting knowledge, including P&L and balance sheet.
- Advanced communication and presentation skills, from C-suite to warehouse audiences.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and work as a team player.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Advanced financial skills in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Ability to influence business decisions with peers.
- Effective project and time management skills.
- Ability to work with ambiguity to solve issues.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Risk management and mitigation skills.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct customer meetings as a representative of DHL Supply Chain.
- Lead direct customer discussions on billing, strategy, and budgets, including complex commercial matters such as billing parameters, flex budgeting, KPI penalties or incentives, and gain-share or pain-share arrangements.
- Support sites with multiple locations and/or customers, as needed.
- Provide external customers with requested information about items on customer invoices.
- Audit vendor payables for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before payment.
- Execute daily customer and vendor contract requirements, identify accessorial activity, and ensure necessary documentation.
- Work with Finance and HR associates daily, providing support and assistance as needed.
- Support the Kronos application and setup to ensure accurate hourly activity reporting.
- Provide analytical support to General Managers, Managers, Supervisors, and operations personnel as needed.
- Participate in daily activities that help ensure a safe, secure, clean, and fair work environment for associates.
- Work directly with Accounting and Commercial Finance departments.
- Prepare month-end close accrual and reclassification journal entries.
- Assist with accounts receivable processing and collection, as needed.
- Assist with accounts payable processing, as needed.
- Reconcile purchase orders to support expense recognition.
- Prepare daily and weekly labor analysis reports for operations productivity analysis.
- Participate in collecting performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription benefits
- Discounted stock purchase
- General Bonus Plan
- Generous PTO policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
