Job Description
Lesaffre Yeast Corporation
Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition. A competitive 401K plan, affordable benefits starting on day 1 of employment, and 12 paid holidays Opportunities for continuous growth within your role and across business units Are you a finance professional ready to transform our Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) operations? As our Shared Services Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind leading our dedicated team to new heights of efficiency and accuracy. Leveraging your exceptional finance expertise and top-notch leadership skills, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of receivables and payables, ensuring timely processing, robust internal controls, and seamless compliance with corporate policies. You’ll also spearhead process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance workflows through automation and cross-functional collaboration. When it comes to financial reporting and analysis, your ability to provide insightful recommendations will be instrumental in empowering our leadership team to make strategic decisions. What youll do as the Manager of Shared Services for AR/AP Leadership and Management: Oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing Establish and monitor performance metrics for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance Accounts Receivable Management: Supervise AR processes, including billing, collections, cash applications, and credit Manage customer relationships and resolve disputes or discrepancies Accounts Payable Management: Oversee AP processes, including invoice processing, payments, and vendor management Process Improvement and Optimization: Drive automation initiatives and leverage technology to streamline processes Financial Reporting and Analysis: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of AR/AP metrics and provide analysis Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual AR/AP reports for management Support month-end and year-end close processes for AR and AP data Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and policies Stakeholder Management: Provide exceptional service and address inquiries from internal stakeholders Partner with senior management on strategic initiatives and financial planning Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field 3 or more years of experience in a managerial role overseeing AR and AP functions within a shared services environment Proven experience in process improvement, financial reporting, and internal controls specific to AR and AP High proficiency in the use of MS office tools (Excel and Power-Point), and in large ERP systems (Oracle & SAP preferred) Expertise in financial database, finance and statistical software Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for Global Financial Consolidation Financial and Operational reporting experience using Wands for Oracle and SAP, and Hyperion SmartView Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) Lesaffre 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.
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