Company:
US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC
Zip Code:
77077
Employment Type:
Full Time
Travel Percentage:
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
Director provides leadership and direction to both GSC and global field associates regarding the consistent accounting policies, processes and controls. Areas of responsibility include ensuring compliance with accounting processes, policies and internal control and continuous process improvement for all functions. Also responsible for leading strategies to assist with accounting controls and process efficiencies to reduce costs and facilitate overall business improvement. Close partnership with Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis is critical for the role, as well as with the business leaders across Merchandising, Supply Chain, Shared Services and Field Finance and Operations to deliver financial accounting guidance including the identification and establishment of effective internal controls.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists individual Sysco entities globally with questions regarding accounting policy helping to build consistent compliance throughout the enterpriseLead Team responsible for developing documentation to support critical accounting issuesCoordinate and lead the implementation of new accounting standardsManages team responsible for updating and maintaining Sysco's Financial Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM)Provides oversight over the maintenance of Sysco's standard Chart of Accounts (CoA) definitions including the enterprise GL Account mapping and definition reference documentPartners with Corporate Financial Reporting to ensure GL account additions and changes are properly reflected in the BPC systemAssists with implementing and maintaining the Delegation of Authority Policy providing guidance to Leadership regarding the appropriateLead Finance Governance Working Committee meetingsManages team responsible for Evaluating financial processes and procedures to identify opportunities to gain efficiencies or improve effectiveness developing and maintaining policies to support the revised processesServe as the ESG Controller partnering with internal Corporate Social Responsibility team to ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place to validate key ESG metricsOversee the development of integrated training materials to facilitate knowledge sharing and compliance with enterprise policies and proceduresProblem Solve - Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues and communicate resolution. Partner with policy and controls to develop policies on any new matters and provide training to teams (on-shore and off-shore) on such matters.Analysis- Partner with other functions to ensure financials are properly stated and provide value-added insights.Monitoring - Reviews dashboards, enforce SLA adherence, KPI's and analyzes reports. Responsible for ensuring overall health of centralized accounts, balance sheet and income statement. Monitor and communicate key risks/opportunities each period ensuring alignment with other functions.Administrative- Lead department meetings and other routine meetings with staff to inform staff on key updates and drive strategic priorities. Provide guidance and support to team members, including providing proactive and routine training on matters and items technical and non-technical in nature.Strategy - Regularly attend and/or lead strategic, partnership meetings and take an active seat at the table. Responsible for the design, compliance and accounting and controls across all Sysco entities and other strategic initiatives and significant or unusual transactions. Talent Development - Drive outstanding business results through traditional management functions including, but not limited to, sourcing and selecting talent, coaching and development, performance assessment, training, general talent planning and project scheduling.Continuous Process Improvement & Alignment - Work collaboratively with others within and outside of the function to identify, develop and implement process improvement plans, simplify and improve processes, reduce costs, prevent loss, and to ensure that work is completed accurately and on time.Relationships- Manage relationships with third-party service/compliance providers and external auditors. Additionally, develop close partnerships internally with other functions including financial reporting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, shared service center leadership, local and national credit, payables, account receivables, payroll, pricing and agreements, and global business owners (e.g., field leadership).Financial Planning - Manage the overall organizational budget. Additionally, partner with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to ensure all accounting matters are properly assessed, communicated, and included in the forecast.Prepare and present executive level presentations in a manner that is easily understood
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors or higher equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Accounting CPA and/or MBA with focus on Accountancy preferred Big 4 Accounting Experience preferred
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
8+ Years of Accounting and FinanceExperience in Controllership Activities including views across General Ledger, Payables, Expenses, and ReceivablesProficient in P&L Variance Analysis / Cost ManagementExperience in Controllership Activities including views across General Ledger, Payables, Expenses, and ReceivablesLeadership Experience in Leading Teams - preferably including offshore, third party teamsProficient in P&L Variance Analysis / Cost ManagementExperience with developing policies, processes, procedures and standardsPrevious experience in foodservice or foodservice distribution industry preferredSolid understanding of Sysco's organizational structure including the various operating/reporting verticals (USBL, Sysco Canada, SYGMA, FreshPoint, Specialty Meat, Guest Worldwide, International)
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of key systems and applications including SUS, SAP, BPC, SPIN, Liberty, etc.Strong technical skills and in-depth experience working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Working knowledge of Access, MS Project and SharePoint toolsAccounting Management and Cost ManagementAnalyticsStrong communication skills and Executive Relationship skillsTeaming skills to work with business groups outside of FinanceAbility to collaborate and work across functions within SyscoKnowledge of Food Services, preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse. In addition must be able to use the telephone to effectively communicate. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with arms and hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
OVERVIEW:
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.
We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.