Position Summary:
The Area Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring internal control compliance and delivering financial planning, analysis, and reporting in support of Area and company goals. This role partners with the Area Director and works closely with cross-functional teams, including Rosemont/Tempe Finance and Functional Area Leaders, to drive operational and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Partnership & Financial Leadership
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Serve as strategic finance partner to the Area Director and Area leadership team.
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Drive business performance through regular cross-functional inventory adjustment reviews.
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Evaluate customer profitability, margin improvement opportunities, and incentive deal compliance.
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Collaborate with Sales and Area leadership on new MDA agreements and rebate analysis to ensure profitable sales growth.
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Lead the resolution of contract pricing and vendor-related cost issues.
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Manage and train on the CDMR (Customer Deduction Management Request) process.
Planning & Forecasting
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Lead development of annual budgets for multiple distribution centers.
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Prepare accurate weekly Flash reports and monthly Balance of Year (BOY) forecasts.
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Present budget plans and forecasts to Area leadership and finance leadership.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Partner with the Finance Service Center (FSC) to produce timely and accurate financial statements.
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Prepare internal reports and analyses, including variance, trend, customer profitability, and operational results.
Compliance & Internal Controls
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Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) compliance across assigned Distribution Centers and Area functions.
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Act as the primary point of contact for accounting and control issues for Area and DC leadership.
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Oversee and maintain accurate fixed asset records.
Additional Duties
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Act as back-up to the Area Finance Director on a limited, as-needed basis.
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Complete ad hoc projects, analyses, and strategic initiatives as requested.
Qualifications:
Education:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
Experience:
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Minimum 7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience, or 5 years in public accounting.
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Industry experience preferred.
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Willingness to travel overnight as required.
Skills & Competencies:
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Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOx compliance, and cost control principles.
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Advanced proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and forecasting.
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High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
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Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.