VP, Finance Accounting Center

Job Reference Number : 27778

Employment Type : Full-Time , Onsite

Segment : Elior Corporate

Brand : Elior North America Corporate

State : Texas (US-TX)

The Role at a glance :

Elior NA is seeking an experienced VP, Finance Accounting Center & Tax to join our driven and solutions-oriented, centralized Houston, TX based Accounting Organization.

Reporting to the CAO, the VP Finance Accounting Center & Tax is an executive leader who leads our Central Accounting Shared Services, Financial System Initiatives (FSI), and Sales, Use, and Property Tax compliance. As the VP you will partner with all areas of business including Corporate Finance, Segment Operations & Finance, Executive Leadership, IS, and other corporate functions. This leader is expected to be an integral part of Finance Transformation Initiatives including improving the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, systems, and the continued standardization and centralization of transactional activity into the Shared Service Center.

In this position you will be self-directed and demonstrate strong personal accountability. In addition, you will utilize influencing skills and communication to ensure that the teams are adopting transformative change and meeting objectives.

What you'll be doing :

Actively support and train the team to improve their efficiency and effectiveness by proactively organizing work, people, and tasks.

Direct the Houston based Accounting Center functions by understanding the business and connecting it with results to help influence and drive better overall company practices, efficiencies, and results.

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the department including team activities to ensure effective communication and collaboration with other areas of the organization.

Manage, develop, and mentor a team of 70 accounting, tax, and administrative professionals.

Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

Manage weekly and monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information; ensure accuracy of financial statements.

Provide accounting assistance to field managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions / concerns to meet business needs.

Partner with other finance functions including finance and treasury functions on close activities, account reconciliations, and process improvement.

Partner with IT on system implementations, change requests, timely resolution of close / reporting issues, along with continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements and / or changes.

Act as a liaison between the company, government, and external auditors to meet information needs, ensure internal controls are working effectively, and propose improvements to support an evolving accounting environment.

Oversee any non-recurring projects like optimization of systems.

Support or manage other ad-hoc projects

What we're looking for :

Must-haves :

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

15 years of experience in finance / accounting.

5 years management experience with leading teams across multiple areas in Finance / Accounting.

Ability to work flexible hours due to team needs with around 50% travel.

Dedication to nurturing and growing the team by providing team members with the support and resources they need to excel, while fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, month end closing procedures, controls, internal reporting & analytics, and working with external auditors.

Deep knowledge of accounting; conceptual and practical experience in researching, understanding, and communicating technical accounting issues.

Experience working with IFRS accounting principles and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounting software.

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.

Strong decision-making skills and ability to effectively navigate ambiguity.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with high standards for quality, accuracy, and details.

Process improvement mindset – proactively resolves issues, conflicts, work processes, seeks improvement opportunities.

Ability to build trust and strong relationships, finding solutions and influencing outcomes to drive superlative performance.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Comfort and capability in navigating uncertain or unclear situations, making informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.

Turn data from various sources into insights with a strong mindfulness in a fast-changing environment.

Developed organizational and project management skills.

Upholding strong moral and ethical principles, being honest, trustworthy, and dependable in all interactions and decisions is fundamental for building trust and maintaining a positive reputation.

Client-driven to ensure integrity of data.

Demonstrated initiative-taker, ongoing self-growth and development, advancement potential. .

Nice-to-haves :

Master’s degree in a related field.

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Experience in a matrixed environment in food / contract services.

Where you'll be working :

You will be working out of our Houston, TX based office.

Our Benefits :

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

About Elior North America :

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer : This job description can be revised by management as needed.