Advisor - Finance Operations; Hybrid

A-Line Staffing is now hiring an Advisor, Finance Operations in Dublin, OH.

• Job Title: Advisor, Finance Operations (Hybrid)
• Job Code: 177989
• Location: Dublin, OH
• Pay Rate: $55.29 per hour
• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent (Temp-to-Hire), with the opportunity for an extension or permanent placement based on business needs.
• Assignment
  
  Start Date:
  
  Not provided
• Assignment End Date: Not provided

The Advisor, Finance Operations will support core financial operational processes, with a primary focus on supplier contract management and administration. This position will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for supplier contract financial terms, ensuring contractual obligations are accurately interpreted, implemented, maintained, and monitored within internal financial systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management and interpretation, financial operations, analytical review, and master data management.

This individual must be comfortable working independently, handling ambiguity, collaborating with multiple departments, and providing guidance on supplier contract financial terms.

• Supplier Contract Management:
  Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for supplier contract financial terms.
• Interpret and manage financial provisions within supplier agreements.
• Provide expertise regarding:
  Accounts payable terms.
• Payment discounts.
• Freight arrangements and provisions.
• Returns policies.
• Chargeback advance programs.
• Non-reversible chargeback provisions.
• Audit clauses.
• Review supplier contract language and provide guidance during contract negotiation processes.
• Evaluate payment terms, chargeback provisions, audit clauses, and other financial considerations.
• Ensure supplier financial terms are properly understood and aligned with executed agreements.
• Financial Operations and System Administration:
  Administer and maintain supplier contract financial terms within internal systems.
• Ensure accurate implementation of accounts payable terms, payment discounts, freight provisions, returns policies, and chargeback requirements.
• Maintain and update returns-related information within SAP and third-party platforms.
• Ensure system information accurately reflects contractual obligations and business requirements.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of supplier financial data.
• Financial Audits and Compliance:
  Conduct regular audits of key financial master data.
• Review accounts payable terms, freight information, and returns-related data.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure information aligns with executed supplier agreements.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance across financial records and systems.
• Support compliance, governance, and internal control initiatives.
• Help ensure supplier contract financial terms are properly implemented and maintained.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams and governance committees.
• Work with multiple departments to maintain accurate supplier master data.
• Ensure proper vendor alignment across systems and business units.
• Respond collaboratively to non-standard requests.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise regarding supplier contract financial terms.
• Support business partners during contract review and financial operations processes.
• Process Improvement and Governance:
  Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier contracts and financial processes.
• Assist with governance activities and supplier master data management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and workflows.

• Contract Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Approximately 4 years of contract management experience preferred.
• Contract Interpretation: Experience interpreting contract language is required.
• Paralegal
  
  Experience:
  
  Paralegal experience is ideal and highly beneficial.
• Financial Knowledge: Understanding of financial processes, systems, controls, and operational workflows.
• Financial and Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong financial and analytical abilities, including the ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and assess contractual terms.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Microsoft Excel: Strong Excel proficiency is a must.
• Supplier Contract Knowledge: Understanding of supplier agreements and financial provisions, including accounts payable terms, freight arrangements, returns policies,…