Vice President Shared Transactional Services

Church Pension Group Services Corporation•New York, NY

10d•$230,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP Shared Transactional Services leads and manages the end-to-end processes for the Corporate Finance Shared Services Function driving effective and efficient service. The functions included in this area are Payroll, Accounts Payable, Disbursements, Treasury Operations and Business System Analysis.

Requirements

Strong leadership, supervisory and teamwork skills
Proven track record of process change management to improve its efficiency and effectiveness
Experience with Oracle Fusion Financials or similar toolset
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
General knowledge of accounting as it relates to the Shared Services functional areas
Minimum ten years of experience in leadership of Accounts Payable / Disbursements and/or Payroll areas

Nice To Haves

BS/BA Degree preferred; but not required

Responsibilities

Engages and influences the team
Identifies training needs of these resources and recommends and assists in the on-going development of individual training plans
Assists individuals in identifying potential future roles and helping to create development plan that aids the individual in attaining these future roles
Develops succession plans to identify future potential resources for positions within the team and for the position of VP
Prepares the annual budget for the costs associated with the Shared Services areas
Provides day-to-day guidance to the managers of the team to ultimately deliver complete, accurate and timely processing of transactions and the goals and objectives of the team
Directs and has immediate responsibility for all practices and policies
Leads the establishment of and has direct responsibility for customer service levels.
Leads the development of customer service levels
Ensures service levels are periodically measured and results are communicated and reviewed with customers
Ensures timely and effective troubleshooting of customer service issues (internal and external customers)
Consistently identifies opportunities for improving service levels, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness of services.
Directs the development and review process for standard report production and exception monitoring.
Collaborates with Business Partners to determine reporting needs
Establishes and maintains a strong internal control environment
Implements processes that ensure adequate segregation of responsibilities
Develops & leads a monthly close process ensuring that transactions are recorded timely, appropriately supported and processed accurately. Coordinates with the VP General Accounting to ensure timely and accurate postings to the General Ledger
Drives continuous improvement; leads team to identify improvements for effectiveness and efficiencies
Standardizing, streamlining, and automating processes
Manages key vendor relationships for the function
Complies with CPG’s standard vendor management processes and policies
Manages internal and external audit reviews and requests
Responsible as lead contact for the functional area
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration
Assists in Company-wide projects as requested