• Manager, Accounting - GWW- Somerset, NJ-Hybrid

    Sysco (Somerset, NJ)


    Who We Are:

    Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

    JOB SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for the oversight of several functional areas such as: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Financial Reporting. The position interacts with various departments throughout the company to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results, general ledger activity and resolve payable and receivables issues.

    Responsibilities

    + Supervises and directs the month end close process, consolidation of global results, and month end reporting to Sysco Corporation in a timely manner

    + Responsible for the recruiting, training, and performance management and development of finance associates

    + Completes monthly close duties and schedules in a timely manner

    + Interact with Accountants, and finance leads in terms of monthly close activities, including journal entries, monthly schedules, and reconciliation work

    + Make recommendations to management to improve profitability

    + Lead contact with Auditors

    + Recognized leader on researching technical / complex accounting issues and implementing new standards

    + Enhance financial reporting efficiency while partnering with finance and operation stakeholders

    + Lead SOX compliance and evaluation of internal controls

    + Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting

    Experience

    7 years of accounting experience required, preferably with 2+ year leading others

    Skills

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data

    + Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

    + Excellent leader, developer of finance team

    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.