Sr. Manager Finance- IT

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with IT Management and business stakeholders to plan, forecast and report both IT operating costs and IT project costs
• Ensure proper processes are in place to track both IT operating and IT project costs
• Provide decision support to IT management through routine actionable reports and as needed ad-hoc analysis
• Coordinate, complete and review each period end close process and meet each post-closing reporting cycle requirements, including variance analysis for both operating and capital budgets
• Prepare & present to Management period/quarterly results and forecasts
• Coordinate, prepare and compile the annual operating plan budget for IT Operating Expenses and annual IT Capital Budget
• Facilitate and lead approval of Capital Expenditure Requests (“CER”), SOWs, invoices, etc.
• Develop business cases for sun setting and replacement of software and hardware
• Take high level direction and work independently to drive execution of department goals
• Coordinate with GSF financial analysts/staff accountants in completion of duties to close books and ensure accurate projections and forecasts
• Work with IT leadership to establish and monitor KPI’s and spend by vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

Education/Certification:

• BA/BS from an accredited university, preferably with a degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• 4+ years of financial/accounting experience

• Broad understanding of core financial processes and internal control concepts

• Strong relationship development skills and orientation towards teamwork

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical skills (must be effective at asking questions, gathering facts and analyzing information)

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Advance Microsoft PowerPoint skills

• Comfort with exercising judgment and making decisions

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Demonstrated leadership abilities

Preferred qualifications include:

• CPA or MBA preferred
• Systems related experience
• Project management education or experience
• Process improvement and/or system implementation experience

Key Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Federal, state, and local tax rules and regulations (B)
• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (E)
• Foreign exchange (J)
• Financial accounting and reporting (E)
• Financial concepts and techniques (E)
• Company computer systems (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• International tax implications (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with senior management
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with customer senior financial and supply chain executives
• Prepare a variety of administrative and technical documents and reports
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform complex financial analysis
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Direct report - Supervises IT Financial Analysis
• Serves as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision‑making.

Compensation: $150,000- $180,000

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• ​People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions…