Director of Finance Shared Services

Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Milan, IL (4905) Reporting To: Suerrette Franck Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 / year Description The Director of Finance Shared Services is responsible for overseeing accounts payable, cash application, collections, expense management, master data management and payroll functions for all Group O business units as well as corporate finance. The Director leads the “Finance Shared Services” team, who support the critical day to day transaction processing of vendor invoices, payments and inquiries, customer invoicing and payment application, customer inquiries and collections activities, vendor and customer maintenance, payroll processing, journal entries and reconciliations. The Director will continually seek to identify and implement best practices and centralized processes to support these functional areas, with support from the Shared Services AP/AR Manager and Accounting and Payroll Manager, and ensure the team is using the ERP in a consistent and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities Essential Functions Oversee Finance Shared Services daily operationsSupervise and develop employeesManage workload balance between employees Monitor compliance with internal and external requirementsMaintain configurations of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system Oversee critical accounting functionsAccounts payable invoicing, inquiries and researchVendor payment processing (checks, ACH, wires) Accounts receivable invoicing for certain business units Customer inquiries and payment applicationAccounts receivables credit and collections activities Master data setup and maintenance – vendors, customers and general ledger Expense management for company credit cards and employee reimbursements Consolidated cash and bank management and reconciliations Corporate finance month end activities, forecasting and consolidationPayroll processingEstablish best practices and standardize centralized processesIdentify the optimal team structure to support each of the Shared Services functional areasAssess productivity of existing processes and identify opportunities to enhance value Facilitate training for employees on process, work instructions and ERP Assist in maintaining department process flows and work instructionsDevelop and support opportunities for improved performance, cost-savings, and efficiencyEstablish departmental goals aligning with company vision and strategy Establish Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and/or Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Monitor and report out on performance against SLA’s and KPI’sSupport ERP phased implementation for Finance Shared Services functional areas Effectively communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure proper workflow and adherence to standard operating procedures and policies Support the external audit and review process as needed Secondary Functions Special Projects as assignedOther duties as assigned Education/Certifications Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience Experience 8+ years progressive experience in a dynamic Accounting/Finance environment5+ years successful supervisory experience5+ years accounting software, advanced MS Excel skills Skills And Qualifications Microsoft Dynamics 365 fundamentals trainingAdvanced user of D365 system Strong organization skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to build work instructions and process flowsTeam management skillsCritical thinking and analytical skillsProblem solving abilityAbility to travel if required Preferred Qualifications Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Cost control (measurement and reporting)Leadership and employee development Ability to identify and lead change initiatives Ability to present information to executive leadership, clients, suppliers, peers and employeesSelf-motivatedStrong attention to detailAbility to work with and meet deadlinesBroad knowledge of functional AccountingStrong business acumen Physical Requirements: N/A Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)401(k) Plan with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time Off10.5 Paid HolidaysCareer Development Opportunities