Senior Finance Business Manager – Houston – USA

Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Lead credit team to calculate, monitor and maintain appropriate customer credit limits within the region
• Lead cash application function of OTC that is performed by CEVA’s third part provider
• Lead unapplied cash (UAC) management, monitoring and resolution
• Lead customer credit note process, monitor and report
• Support cash collection efforts to derive and maintain adequate customer overdue balances
• Support monitoring and compliance with corporate securitization program
• Support integration efforts of acquired companies
• Support system implementation projects
• Support efforts to enhance the customer onboarding process
• Support internal and external audit efforts
• Provide periodic AR forecasts and variance explanations to actuals
• Provide cash flow receipts forecasts estimates to the cash management team
• Assist in the annual budget process
• Develop and implement OTC process and efficiency enhancements
• Train and develop junior team members
• Partner with IT and operations to enhance invoice preparation and delivery
• Monitor, report and assist with billing dispute resolution
• Lead periodic meetings with management to review OTC performance, as necessary
• Serve as OTC team leader in the absence of principal
• Other duties as requested by superiors

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline required,
• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of credit, collections, and billing experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in large, multinational, matrix organizations
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Experience in Transportation/Logistics/Supply Chain desired
• CPA, CA or CMA preferred

Additional Skills that Contribute to Success

• Logistics business acumen
• Working knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley guidelines and experience with skilful application of SOX standards
• Business process documentation and experience
• Demonstrated leader and management experience
• Demonstrated success in planning, developing and executing high-level strategies with the ability to embrace and manage change
• Technical “accounting issue” assertiveness, negotiation skills, conflict management skills, systems knowledge, managerial decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to articulate issues, present “pros and cons” and provide solutions to finance and field management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook and industry-related software
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with a hands-on business approach – Commercial acumen and a willingness to take decisions
• Impeccable people management skills with experience in building teams and succession planning