Area Director Finance

Member of the local executive management team, the Area Director, Finance will oversee 1-3 large Distribution Centers (DCs). Key business partner working with the Area President and cross-functional team members including VP Sales, VP Operations, Human Resource Business Partner, and VP Merchandising to achieve Area and company key results. Responsible for understanding financial results and integrating a financial lens to drive Key Results.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of Area finance strategy
• Advisor on long-term business financial and strategic planning to the Area President and Area functional leaders for future growth opportunities aligned with Company Long Range Plan (LRP)
• Collaborate with all other functional partners in driving improved financial results and assist on plays to support strategic initiatives
• Assess financial performance and initiate strategic actions to drive results
• Develop appropriate financial targets/outcomes through an understanding of key operational drivers and be able to discuss and support with the Area Leadership Team
• Own P&L management through strategic decisions to manage costs and improve efficiencies
• Provide clear visibility and comprehensive guidance to the Area leadership team in meeting financial outcomes
• Demonstrate analytical foresight to help make immediate decisions that will positively impact the future of the business
• Act as a trusted advisor for all things Finance
• Partner with Controller’s Group, Area Finance Manager, Finance Support Team (FST), and VP of Finance Field Leader to create and deliver timely and accurate financial reports
• Own and coordinate with Area functional leaders the annual business planning and monthly forecast for the Area
• Be the gatekeeper for the Area team on all financial processes that affect results and highlight any potential risks and opportunities
• Establish credibility and trust with leaders across their area by building relationships and understanding individual needs and pain points
• Operate as a true business partner by bringing an end-to-end value chain perspective, broad business acumen, and an independent point of view
• Act as an ultimate source of truth with financial data and has analytical data readily available to guide discussion and decisions
• Be resourceful by leveraging all available tools and information to learn and help execute as a trusted financial advisor
• Manage working capital and review balance sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders
• Lead financial acumen training for all Area and DC management to improve understanding on how they contribute to the Area financial results
• Collaborate with and influence Area leaders to understand financial complexities and make sound decisions
• Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management, and drive accountability for execution
• Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving all local customer contracts and incentive agreements
• Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management (Local and National), and Revenue Management teams in Customer profitability decisions
• Understand critical levers to ensure the annual business plans are met through review of daily and weekly results dashboards, analyze data, provide insightful explanations of variances/trends, and coordinate action plans
• Responsible for leading an effective Inventory Adjustments routine by collaborating with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control in attaining the company targets for damage, spoilage and shrink
• Collaborate with AVPMM and MRO to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory
• Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital
• Build a high performing team and inclusive work environment
• Train, coach, and develop direct and indirect reports into a high performing team
• Actively manage and support the day-to-day performance and career growth of all resources, including annual performance reviews
• Increase the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels including basic to more advanced training to align specific functional responsibilities with their ultimate impact to improving financial results
• Lead by example and own their personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge)
• Understand team’s development needs and hold them accountable for having development plans
• Drive an environment of continuous improvement and high engagement for team members in all role segments (i.e., On-site, Blended, Remote)
• Offer continual support and guidance for team members as they manage change
• Demonstrate managerial courage and conflict resolution to improve team performance and drive results
• Drive continuous improvement across the Area and broader business to improve financial outcomes
• Lead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved results
• Lead the implementation of the US Foods Way for Finance
• Take initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated Area
• Partner with Area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the business
• Responsible for all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs
• Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies
• Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience
• Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and managing others
• General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX
• Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Limited travel as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• CPA or MBA
• Industry experience and understanding of inventory management
• Experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites
• Anaplan experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance

For more details, visit US Foods Benefits.

Pay

The expected base rate for this role is between $120,000 - $185,000, depending on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.

Schedule

Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.