VP Finance

Sonepar

About The Position

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Requirements

8 to 12 years of financial management, with experience in distribution industry preferred
Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University in Accounting/Finance; With CPA is a plus
Proven track record as a leader who can solve problems and resolve conflicts
Supervisory experience as direct manager of a department with responsibility for hiring, accountability, performance reviews, team development, etc.
Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems. Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus.

Responsibilities

Continuous financial review to control and monitor the business and improve its performance
Collaborate with other functional leaders and drive process improvement through the organization
Understand and help control sales development, gross margin evolution, and assist other departments in gross margin improvement initiatives
Provide accurate, timely and meaningful reporting, including analytics to highlight areas for improvement and cost savings, more specifically ensure a close follow-up of discretionary, adaptable and controllable costs
Assess, manage, and minimize risk of accounts receivable and inventory levels to ensure optimal financial performance
Ensure that a strong and reliable internal control framework exists in the Company, enhance and adapt it in collaboration with other functional leaders, develop and implement procedures that effectively manage the risks
Participate in the creation and implementation of action plans and recommendations made by internal or external auditors or by Sonepar Internal Control team in a timely manner
Prepare financial models for strategic initiatives and investments such as branch expansions and relocations, acquisitions, and significant capex investments
Provide financial guidance on contracts, agreements, proposals and liaise with Corporate legal department when necessary
Effective and timely reporting and communication with Central Region VP – Finance.
Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts at the Company and branch level, including analysis against actual performance
Develop and prepare metrics and reports for operations, regions, and branches
Prepare management commentary and financial presentations
Support Sonepar FP&A on required reporting and analysis
Anticipate and foresee evolution of the financial aspects of the Company, inform management of trends, evolutions, risks and opportunities
Manage and develop the team of local financial operations resources
Enforce all Sonepar policies, ensure controls are in place and operating effectively
Manage the T&E and inventory corporate card program within the Concur platform
Develop appropriate customer and vendor relationships to manage assets
Financial ownership of all accounts
Collaborate and maintain a strong relationship with Shared Services and Corporate Finance team
Manage internal and external audits of all types
Research and resolution of accounting issues, development of accounting estimates