Financial Service Manager

## Financial Service Manager Apply locations:
US PA McElhattantime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R11429

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations.

Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a
** Financial Service Manager
** for our
** First Quality Consumer Products
** company located in
** McElhattan, PA**. This position is responsible for managing and leading a team of associates in the Financial Services department assigned to oversee the company’s billing, credit, and collection process, in support of all business units. Assist with Finance month-end / quarterly close / Budget / Forecast activities.
** Primary responsibilities include:
*** Lead assigned staff supporting manufacturing and/or selling companies in various locations adhering to company policies and departmental procedures – includes annual reviews, counseling and coaching.
* Define and/or refine processes with a continuous improvement mindset to decrease the cost to process transactions.
* Work with Financial Service teams to develop SOPs for best practices with focus on consistent processes and continuous improvements.
* Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process, including invoicing, cash applications, and collections.
* Communicate with customers, and internal FQ department leads as needed to resolve issue related to Order to Cash “OTC” process that result in reducing "cost to serve" and drive margin improvements.
* Monitor aging reports, establish credit limits, and implement strategies to minimize overdue receivables and bad debt exposure.
* Identify process and system constraints and deploy automation tools to enhance departmental efficiency.
* Balance workloads of staff to maximize individual productivity, decreasing individual transactional costs and cost to serve
* Maintain dept. KPIs and dashboards for presentation and focus on improvement
* Support central accounting with the following activities:  + Month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, accrual analysis, and intercompany allocations  + Quarterly reporting and audit review  + Budgeting/Forecasting
* Additional duties as assigned
** The ideal candidate should possess the following:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
* 5+ years of relevant job experience in an accounting or finance role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Advance degree preferred but not required
* Professional Certification is considered a plus
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal) and able to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
* Experience interacting with senior managers and customers.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Experience in ERP systems such as SAP
* Knowledge of US GAAP basic principles and elements of internal controls
* Understanding of manufacturing accounting environment
** What we Offer You
** We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our…