Site Finance Manager

DHL Supply Chain•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Site Finance Manager provides financial and operational insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency in a distribution center environment. The role supports accounting and finance activities—including month-end close, payroll, receivables, and payables—and operational activities such as warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, and throughput reporting and analysis. The manager represents DHL Supply Chain in customer meetings and leads discussions concerning billing, strategy, and budgets. The role may support sites with multiple locations or customers and involves complex commercial matters, including billing parameters, flexible budgeting, KPI penalties and incentives, and gain-share or pain-share arrangements. The position works with Finance and HR colleagues, operational leaders, Accounting and Commercial Finance, and customers. It provides analytical support across the operation, helps maintain accurate customer and vendor transactions and labor reporting, and participates in activities that promote a safe, secure, clean, and fair work environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in the office and the remaining days remotely, with occasional travel to facilities in Phoenix, Arizona; Livermore, California; and San Jose, California.

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 audiences to warehouse teams.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and work as part of a team.
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, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Advanced presentation skills.
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.
Analyze operational activities, including warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, and throughput.
Represent DHL Supply Chain in customer meetings and lead discussions on billing, strategy, and budgets.
Support complex commercial matters, including billing parameters, flexible 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 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 the necessary documentation is available.
Work daily with Finance and HR associates, 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 collections as needed.
Assist with accounts payable processing as needed.
Reconcile purchase orders to support expense recognition.
Prepare daily and weekly labor analysis reports for operational productivity analysis.
Participate in collecting performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements.
Travel to facilities in Phoenix, AZ; Livermore, CA; and San Jose, CA, as needed.