Vice President, Global Finance and Chief Financial Officer - GWW - US

Company:  

US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Zip Code:

08873

Minimum Level of Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

10 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:  

Up to 25%

Compensation Range:

$191,100.00 - $318,500.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President of global finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for guest supply’s global financial services organization which supports 7 business segments totaling over $1 billion in annual revenue, domestic lodging ($800M), manufacturing ($15M), guest supply Canada ($36M), guest supply EMEA ($39M), guest supply China ($24M), guest supply Hong Kong ($25M) and Gilchrist and Soames ($66M). Responsibilities include global financial reporting, planning, analytics, management and accounting practices to ensure proper internal controls and procedures are established in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and followed to safeguard the company’s assets and properly satisfy the company’s financial obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the global CFO for the specialty company and determines the methods and procedures for executing its financial operations under corporate and government compliance.
• Strategically partner with specialty company president and Chief Operations Officer (COO) and leadership team to drive profitable growth through analysis, influencing and action on pricing, new customer acquisition, business ventures, solution profitability, and cost controls.
• Assist in the solicitation of new or prospective businesses (domestic and international) by participating in company meetings and presentations when necessary and in other activities to develop and foster the company’s recognition within the global business community.
• Responsible for ensuring guest supply’s consolidated profit plan across its 7 segments; domestic and international is prepared as directed by Sysco corporate.
• Develop, monitor and lead business strategies for reporting, forecasting, and planning, which includes establishing the appropriate financial targets for guest supply’s domestic and international businesses and proactive analysis of the financial statements for opportunities to increase income.
• Monitors progress and make adjustments/recommendations as needed.
• Ensures budgets and forecasts (monthly, quarterly and annual) are accurate and timely.
• Lead the day to day operations of the global financial services organization.
• Direct the planning and development of the finance/accounting team and establish goals to measure their performance.
• Monitor, evaluate and provide feedback to managers on progress towards goals.
• Coach and develop management in balancing the delivery of high productivity, quality and customer service.
• Counsel and direct management on handling employee relations, staffing, disciplinary actions and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Conduct regular department meetings to foster employee engagement, communicate any changes to company policies and procedures, address employee concerns, foster idea-sharing and suggestions for improvement.
• Participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations, as necessary.
• Promote continuous training and development of associates.
• Head and facilitate change management in support of organizational goals.
• Provide leadership to expand return on investment (ROI) through efficient deployment of capital investments, working capital and resources.
• Perform market, customer and product analysis to proactively identify both new opportunities and potential risks to future business performance.
• Analyze operational activity reports and help identify potential problems.
• Recommends necessary actions to correct those identified.
• Coordinate and monitor comprehensive audits of internal company operations and controls to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable government laws (i.e., Sarbanes Oxley Act).
• Continually monitor and ensure optimum return rates on investments/company assets.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor degree in finance, business, accounting or economics.
• MBA in finance strongly preferred.
   

Experience

• 10 years of experience in a senior accounting/finance position, preferably including global and M&A experience.
• 5 years of experience managing others, including demonstrated success in effectively leading and developing a team.
• 5 years of profit and loss (P&L) responsibility and work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Certified public accountant (CPA) preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and develop individuals and teams.
• Able to engage and lead team discussions and meetings.
• Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure.
• Collaborative management style and a strategic team player.
• Recognizes and acknowledges the value others bring to the organization.
• Exhibits a high level of infallible integrity, ethical standards, and accountability.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and professional interactive skills, as well as strong presentation, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate financial data to non-finance people.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information.
• Well-developed strategic planning, business, and financial management skills (i.e., pricing, forecasting, budget planning, financial analysis, etc.).
• Fact-based decision-making style and the type of senior executive who comes to the table with a pragmatic view of the marketplace and the opportunities within it, but who also recommends solutions at both a strategic and functional level.
• A mastery of organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary.
• Can manage large, complex projects. Uses time effectively.
• Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of and experience with the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley Act and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs and/or equivalent products.
• Work in a disciplined, consistent, timely and objective manner and capable of following established policies, procedures and practices.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulations.
• Ability to travel and interact successfully with a geographically diverse team.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) –PeopleSoft experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Phocas, and Salesforce.com helpful.

Physical Skills
The physical and mental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The environmental conditions in which the work is performed. The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primarily work in an office environment.
• Requires travel, domestic and international, to other office locations, staff meetings, company events, training sessions, and client meetings.
• Must possess valid passport without travel restrictions.
• May be required to utilize personal vehicle for business travel that may result in long periods of sitting.
• If working remote, must have required software to ensure timely communications and have a dedicated workspace free of any distractions and participate in customer or conference calls in a business-friendly environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position may require evening and weekend work depending on business needs.

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions.

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

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.

Salary : $191,100 - $318,500