Job Description

As a key member of the Finance management team, this role  is responsible for managing the accuracy of financial transactions to support financial statements, internal and external audits in the areas managed by the department. With a thorough understanding of the financial impact of transactions, this role will provide senior management with timely and accurate reporting and drive business decisions.  This role will provide strong mentorship, leadership and guidance to directly managed personnel.

1. Manage the fair presentation of the general ledger accounts by ensuring proper use of product codes for transaction processing.
2.  Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transaction processing to support the  month-end close and the monthly reporting package for leadership team including variance analysis.
3. Analyze transaction volume to  identify opportunities to improve the process, the work allocation and the business.
4. Lead implementations of any new business processes or software implementations.
5. Create and lead the development of policies, procedures and process flows to support the internal control environment for the corporation as well as the . development of standardized departmental processes. 
6. Support Internal and External audits by providing timely and sufficient workpapers and response to audit inquiries. Demonstrate ownership of the  relevant audit samples and transaction walk-throughs. 
7. Evaluate processes and develop plans to improve controls, efficiencies and effectiveness. 
8. Manage the overall performance and development of the team. Interview, hire and develop employees, and conduct performance evaluations. 
9. Build strong teams by improving engagement, collaboration and effective communication. 
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Provide leadership by demonstrating and driving a sense of ownership and accountability within the team and the department.
• Drive engagement and build a strong working relationship with team by delegating effectively, providing timely and constructive feedback, and providing support.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner that drives intended results. Demonstrate ability to drive consensus and influence decisions.
• Identify problems through analysis and develop solutions that are result oriented.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business implications of financial and non-financial decisions in support of business objectives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:  College Degree in Business or Accounting related fields, or equivalent business work experience.  High School Diploma with equivalent experience will be accepted.

RELATED  EXPERIENCE:  Seven (7)  years of progressive business experience with a minimum  of  three (3) years of supervisory experience; preference with consumer packaged goods (CPG) or related industry with heavy marketing programs and commodity product base.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE SKILLS:  Microsoft suite of products; working knowledge of IBM / AS400; system integration and balancing experience.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL:  This position has limited physical activity requirements – primarily sitting for extended periods of time.  Ability to travel as required.

SENSORY:  This position requires the use primarily of visual, hearing and speaking senses.  Ability to use computers and computer peripheral devices for extended periods of time.

MENTAL/REASONING: This position requires ability to interpret, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data and multiple tasks.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.