Site Finance Manager

DHL (Supply Chain)•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$85,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

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, and budgets. The role supports complex commercial matters, potentially across multiple sites or customers, and provides requested information to external customers about invoices. It also supports daily site operations through financial analysis, contract administration, labor reporting, and collaboration with Finance, HR, Accounting, Commercial Finance, and operational leaders. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in the office, with the remaining days worked remotely. Occasional travel is required to facilities in Phoenix, Arizona; Livermore, California; and San Jose, California. The stated national salary range for the Operational Business Manager role is $85,000–$150,000.

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 profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
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

Provide analytical support for accounting and finance activities, including month-end close, payroll, receivables, and payables.
Provide analytical support for operational activities, including warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, and throughput reporting and analysis.
Represent DHL Supply Chain in customer meetings and lead discussions about billing, strategy, and budgets.
Support complex commercial matters, including billing parameters, flex budgeting, KPI penalties and 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 customer invoices.
Audit vendor payables for accuracy and confirm appropriate approvals before payment.
Execute daily customer and vendor contract requirements; identify accessorial activity and ensure required documentation.
Work with Finance and HR associates daily, providing support and assistance as needed.
Support the Kronos application and its setup to ensure accurate hourly activity reporting.
Provide analytical support to General Managers, Managers, Supervisors, and other operations personnel as needed.
Participate in daily activities that support 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 in support of 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.