Advisor, Finance Operations, 1st Shift - Bolingbrook IL

Job Description

Overview :

Responsible for managing and the reporting of financial information, including the analysis of finance performance, for the assigned region whilst ensuring the accuracy of financial records throughout the year and compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. Focus includes improving financial performance and operational efficiencies and supporting Line Manager's decision-making processes. Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Facilitate and ensure all countries and regional audit items are addressed timely and accurately.

Drives continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance department that improves productivity, process efficiency and service excellence standards. This includes reviewing performance metrics and ensure KPIs are met timely, working with various stakeholders to tap onto financial system's functionality, reviewing and sharing best practices to ensure strong internal control within the function.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

Finance Operations & Compliance

• Review bank reconciliations performed by Country Finance; investigate and close off open items with respective team.
• Review expenses claims entries performed by Country Finance and ensure posting to correct expenditure accounts and consistency across region; analyze and identify patterns / trends.
• Review expenses claims entries performed by Country Finance and ensure posting to correct expenditure accounts and consistency across region; analyze and identify patterns / trends.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closing of accounts for the region; includes generating financial reports, data analysis; Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations etc.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly accounts reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Review all intercompany transactions and ensure eliminations are performed correctly.
• Review CAPEX reconciliations and tracking performed by the Fixed Assets team; work closely with the team to resolve outstanding issues or discrepancies.
• Prepare budget forecasts and support Finance Manager in annual budgeting exercise for review by Management.
• Prepare tax computations, tax returns and process tax payments; work closely with Global Tax team to resolve outstanding issues.
• Lead both internal and external audits; close out all outstanding items with auditors and various teams.
• Correct standardized set up of Cost Center structure
• Create and deliver standardized reporting and secure corporate reports (structured and ad-hoc) within time and as per expected quality
• Secure timely payments of all tax related matters
• Align with Corporate Tax as well as external tax parties
• Alignment with HR around salary and HR / admin activities (e.g. reconciliation salary administration vs financial administration).
• Support Working Capital and Business Controlling if needed.

Financial Information Systems & Continuous Improvements

Qualifications

Qualifications : General Experience

Substantial comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level (Preferred Over 6 to 10 years). Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (Preferred Over 3 years).

In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting practices, and reporting standards. Strong background in Finance and analytical skills. Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, financial modeling software).

The typical starting salary range for this position is : $82,236 - $114,857.

The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.

Candidates are eligible for the following benefits :

About Us

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE

APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.

AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.

EEO Statement for US-

The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics : race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

Salary : $82,236 - $114,857