<p>This role is a key member of the team and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of Accounts Payable disbursements across a multi-site manufacturing organization. The position partners closely with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and external vendors to resolve issues efficiently, maintain strong internal controls, and support timely financial reporting. The role also leads audit coordination within the procure-to-pay function and provides strong mentorship, leadership, and development for the Accounts Payable team.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team to deliver high performance, engagement, and accountability; hire, train, coach, and develop staff to meet demanding service and accuracy expectations.</li><li>Oversee all Accounts Payable activities, collaborating with Procurement, corporate and plant teams, vendors, and banking partners to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.</li><li>Coordinate payment runs and related bank interfaces to ensure proper and timely disbursement of funds.</li><li>Perform reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Manage vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring proper payment terms, remittance details, tax reporting (1099), and sales tax treatment, including self-assessment where required.</li><li>Analyze transaction volumes and workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains, and improved work allocation.</li><li>Develop and report key performance metrics to track individual and departmental performance.</li><li>Lead the implementation of new business processes and financial systems or software enhancements.</li><li>Design, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and process flows to support a strong internal control environment and standardized departmental operations.</li><li>Serve as primary owner for procure-to-pay audit activities, including preparation of workpapers, transaction walkthroughs, and responses to internal and external audit inquiries.</li><li>Continuously evaluate processes and controls, developing and executing improvement plans to enhance effectiveness and compliance.</li><li>Build strong working relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and engagement with onsite and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Participate in onsite meetings and operational reviews to support departmental and organizational objectives.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>MBA and/or CPA preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or people management experience</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or similarly complex operational environments preferred</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li><li>Experience with system integrations, reconciliations, and financial balancing processes</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee inventory planning, purchasing, and monitoring to meet organizational standards and customer needs. The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing inventory data, optimizing processes, and collaborating with teams to ensure efficient operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain consistent oversight of inventory levels, including finished goods and bulk items, across warehouses.<br>• Process customer service orders, reconcile discrepancies, and track freight and backorders to ensure timely delivery.<br>• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators such as inventory values, lead times, fill rates, and safety stock levels.<br>• Conduct regular analysis of sales forecasts and supply chain data to determine inventory requirements.<br>• Recommend process improvements for inventory reporting, sourcing, and efficiency enhancements.<br>• Manage excess inventory by tracking, measuring, and disposing of surplus items as needed.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address inventory challenges and optimize packaging and purchasing strategies.<br>• Evaluate freight options to balance cost and delivery efficiency in partnership with the Traffic Manager.<br>• Assist with pricing updates, forecast reviews, and data management for various operational needs.<br>• Participate in special projects, including new customer rollouts, distribution flow enhancements, and freight cost reduction initiatives.
<p>We our looking for a dynamic Tax Manager with a strong background in public accounting and corporate tax to join our client's team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role provides an exciting opportunity to not only manage complex tax operations, including federal and state audits, while contributing to the overall success of the organization but also fast track to Partner. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly skilled in tax processes, and eager to work in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.</p><p>• Manage annual income tax provision processes and provide accurate reporting.</p><p>• Conduct audits and liaise with government agencies to resolve tax-related matters.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to cross-train on various tax functions, enhancing departmental versatility.</p><p>• Utilize CCH ProSystem Fx and CCH Sales Tax software for efficient tax preparation and compliance.</p><p>• Assist with entity formation and provide guidance on tax implications.</p><p>• Stay updated on federal tax laws and ensure the organization adheres to all requirements.</p><p>• Provide expertise in public accounting tax and audit processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Support the development and implementation of strategies to optimize tax planning and minimize liabilities.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation of all tax-related activities and filings.</p>
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of strategic projects across various departments within our client in financial services/banking. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. <br> Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple bank-wide projects, ensuring they meet business objectives. Develop detailed project plans, outlining timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and budgets. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, compliance, marketing, operations) to ensure all necessary resources and expertise are available for successful project delivery. Oversee the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring progress against project timelines and objectives. Adjust project plans as necessary to address any challenges or changes in scope and ensure that project deliverables meet agreed-upon quality standards. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, including senior leadership, department heads, and external partners, providing updates on project status, risks, and milestones. Prepare and present project status reports, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment. Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution. Escalate concerns to senior management when necessary to ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines. Manage project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within financial constraints. Track resource allocation, ensuring the efficient use of resources across multiple projects. Ensure that all projects comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements. Implement and adhere to the bank's governance framework, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation for project management. Drive the continuous improvement of project management processes, identifying and implementing best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency. Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability across project teams to ensure high levels of performance and alignment with organizational goals.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This contract-to-permanent position requires a highly organized individual who excels in communication and thrives in a collaborative, small-office environment. You will play a key role in supporting the Purchasing Manager and assisting with administrative and sales support tasks while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing Manager, including creating purchase orders and organizing vendor files.<br>• Communicate effectively with vendors, including international partners, to ensure timely updates and smooth operations.<br>• Maintain and update pricing spreadsheets and run buying reports using Excel.<br>• Organize and manage filing systems, including creating new customer and vendor folders annually and archiving older records.<br>• Process shipping documents and assist with domestic purchasing activities.<br>• Monitor and update market costs and arrival reports in internal systems on a weekly basis.<br>• Order business cards, office supplies, and warehouse materials as needed, while ensuring supply closets and printers are well-stocked.<br>• Greet vendors and customers upon their arrival and provide attentive assistance as needed.<br>• Coordinate routine office maintenance, such as scheduling carpet cleaning every six months.<br>• Scan and send mill certificates to customers and collaborate with internal teams to address operational needs.
<p><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic leader in developing the BU's five-year strategic plan, annual budget, financial forecast, and modeling tools.</li><li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, cost of goods sold (e.g., FOB costs, freight, duties), expenses, inventory, and capital expenditures for North America legal entities and sales to the North America market.</li><li>Prepare detailed monthly financial management reports, including actuals, variance analyses, and insights to guide BU leadership in decision-making.</li><li>Present financial performance and variance analyses to BU leadership during monthly reviews and recommend actionable strategies aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Initiate improvements to streamline, standardize, and enhance current processes and data/information integration.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and reconcile financial data from various systems, providing accurate reports for decision-making, including variance analysis (e.g., Actual vs. Budget), profit walks, and price-volume analyses.</li><li>Support ad hoc strategic and operational projects across Corporate and BU cost centers as required.</li><li>Play a critical role in implementing Jedox projects and connecting data with the Group.</li><li>Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to develop automated reports and dashboards using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Pyramid) and advanced Excel functions (e.g., xLookup, Power Query, VBA).</li><li>Assist with North America's integrated five-year strategic plan, budget, and performance evaluations.</li><li>Partner with the Director to support monthly group and senior management reviews.</li><li>Support FP& A team responsibilities, including ad hoc requests and potential within-team role rotations.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>National and international travel may occasionally be required for business needs - 20%.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication, including effective presentation abilities.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent output.</li><li>Exceptional time management, prioritization, and multitasking in tight deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership and a proactive, self-starter work ethic.</li><li>Logical reasoning and problem-solving aptitude.</li><li>Proficient with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, and Pyramid.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.</li><li>Capacity to collaborate constructively with cross-departmental teams.</li><li>Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Navision, SAP, Jedox, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), or IBM TM1 is a plus.</li><li>Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.</li><li>CPA designation is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>At least 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis.</li><li>Experience presenting to senior management is desirable.</li><li>Proficient in BI and ERP systems, particularly Power BI.</li></ul><p><br></p>
