Area Director, Finance

* Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management and drive accountability for execution.
* Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving all local customer contracts and incentive agreements.
* Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management (Local and National), and Revenue Management teams in Customer profitability decisions.
* Understand critical levers to ensure the annual business plans and forecast are met through review of daily and weekly results dashboards, analyze data, provide insightful explanations of variances / trends, and coordinate action plans.
* Lead an effective Inventory Adjustments routine by collaborating with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control in attaining the company targets for damage, spoilage and shrink.
* Collaborate with AVPMM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory.
* Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.
* Increase the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels including basic to more advanced training to align specific functional responsibilities with their ultimate impact to improving financial results.
* Lead by example and own their personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge).
* Drive an environment of continuous improvement.
* Offer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage change.
* Demonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve area team performance and drive results.
* Lead continuous improvement through performing root cause analysis, implementing solutions, and challenging the status quo to drive improved results.
* Lead the implementation of standardized work practices.
* Take initiative to solve business problems or inefficiencies, both inside and outside of their designated Area.
* Partner with Area leadership to translate and conceptualize new approaches and offer concrete guidance to drive operational cost improvements, operating efficiencies, and opportunities for the business.
* Own all field related SOX controls for the Area Hub and DCs. Support control environment for all DCs in the Area by reporting and correcting any control deficiencies.
* Complete ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as requested.
* Other duties as assigned by manager.
* ** Onsite**:
The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods office-based environment.
* Inside office environment; occasional warehouse and customer site visits
* Bachelor’s degree
* 8 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience
* Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing others
* General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX
* Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
* Strong organization and prioritization skills
* Limited travel as necessary
* BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
* CPA or MBA
* Industry experience and understanding of inventory management
* Experience that includes collaboration within a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites
* Anaplan experience

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).  The expected base rate for this role is between
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