SALARY:$106,400-$126,350, bonus and long-term incentive eligible
ROLE SUMMARY:The Senior Manager, Tech PPM is responsible for leading the financial management and planning processes for the North American Zone (NAZ) Technology organization, including operating expense and capital expenditure budgets. This role oversees annual planning, long-range strategic planning, forecasting, monthly financial close activities, accounting compliance, vendor payment processes, and financial reporting. The Senior Manager partners closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial management, drive cost optimization initiatives, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic business decisions. This position plays a critical role in financial stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the NAZ Technology function.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Financial Planning: Leading the financial planning process, which includes three-year, one-year, and latest estimate/forecast planning cycles. This task involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce accurate and comprehensive financial projections focused on cost reduction.
- Month-End Closing: Overseeing the month-end closing procedure to ensure prompt and precise financial reporting. Responsibilities include account reconciliation, journal entries, accruals, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring all financial activities align with accounting standards and regulations.
- Accounting Compliance: Ensuring adherence to established accounting guidelines and internal controls through regular reviews and audits of financial transactions to maintain compliance and integrity.
- Requisition Creation: Creating requisitions and purchase orders for technology-related expenses.
- Account Reconciliations: Performing ad-hoc account reconciliations, variance investigations, and reporting.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Leading initiatives for continuous improvement in financial management within the technology sector.
- Contract Management: Collaborating with procurement to manage contracts and achieve cost savings.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, accounting, finance operations, or technology financial management.
- Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis; preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Adaptability, learning agility, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and execution excellence with strong follow-through.
BENEFITS: - Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
- Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
- 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
- Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
- Free Beer!
