<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manager of Foodservices Trade to oversee procurement operations within the manufacturing industry. In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchasing strategies, analyzing trade programs, and optimizing procurement processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that support organizational goals and enhance overall performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to optimize procurement processes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Manage trade program execution and spending, ensuring accurate financial reporting and validation of accruals.</p><p>• Provide detailed monthly reports and analyses to monitor trade balances and inform senior leadership.</p><p>• Participate in regular trade review meetings and demand planning sessions to maintain alignment with evolving business needs.</p><p>• Utilize analytics tools and databases to generate insights that enhance trade spend efficiency and decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior management to identify opportunities for growth, optimize trade investments, and improve business performance.</p><p>• Oversee the use and compliance of trade promotion management systems, ensuring adherence to established processes and controls.</p><p>• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of employee development and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Drive process improvement initiatives and special projects to enhance accuracy and consistency in trade execution.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to track progress and support strategic decision-making.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations in Ashland, Virginia. This leadership role involves managing daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and improving internal controls to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and collaborate closely with company leadership to drive strategic decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Prepare detailed financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for review and analysis.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate completion.<br>• Develop and implement cash flow projections to optimize financial planning.<br>• Supervise payroll operations and cash management activities, including forecasting.<br>• Coordinate with external accounting firms to facilitate tax preparation and annual financial reviews.<br>• Establish and enhance internal financial controls to maintain compliance and operational efficiency.<br>• Provide leadership and support for financial decision-making processes across the organization.
<p><br></p><p>Operational Process Excellence Champion - LEAN Director </p><p><br></p><p>This role focuses on driving Lean capability development, fostering organizational improvement, and championing operational excellence across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and strategic thinking to embed Lean practices and deliver measurable customer value.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement Lean capability strategies to integrate Lean principles into workflows across the organization.</p><p>• Lead by example, showcasing standardized work, daily management, and structured problem-solving techniques.</p><p>• Design and manage training programs to build organizational expertise in Lean methodologies, combining theoretical learning with hands-on application.</p><p>• Facilitate improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and problem-solving workshops to drive operational and cultural enhancements.</p><p>• Actively promote continuous improvement by fostering collaboration, accountability, and proactive Lean execution.</p><p>• Champion quality and customer delivery as key success metrics, ensuring sustainable results.</p><p>• Cultivate a culture of Lean practices by embedding them into daily operations and leadership behaviors.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to teams, fostering high-performance and a shared commitment to operational excellence.</p>
<p>The Financial Reporting Process Coordinator serves as a key member of the fund administration team, supporting the end-to-end workflow of financial statements, regulatory filings, and related reporting materials for registered investment companies and advisors. The Coordinator oversees the routing and distribution of documents, maintains accurate status tracking, reviews and consolidates comments from legal, compliance, audit, and advisor groups, and ensures that all deliverables progress through the review cycle efficiently and in accordance with internal and regulatory expectations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and update production schedules and status trackers for financial statements, tailored shareholder reports, and regulatory filings.</li><li>Manage document flow between auditors, legal counsel, compliance teams, fund advisors, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collect, review, and route comments from all parties; ensure feedback is logged, addressed, and escalated when needed.</li><li>Understand when an issue is routine vs. when it requires escalation to senior staff.</li><li>Maintain clean version control and document history across Word, Excel, and PDFs</li><li>Ensure documents are stored, labeled, and distributed properly and securely.</li><li>Support the fund administration team in meeting deadlines and managing review cycles.</li><li>Help reinforce consistent processes and document-control standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree <strong>or</strong> equivalent paralegal/compliance/operations experience.</li><li>2–5 years experience in a role involving document workflow, legal or compliance review, or project coordination.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>