Business Mgr 1

Description

JOB DUTIES: The Business Manager I must have a comprehensive knowledge of business processes and systems. The individual must take this knowledge and provide financial leadership, training and support to the local facility. Reporting directly to the Business Manager I are management accountants and/or salaried support positions. Although organizations vary, this position may also have Information Services, Purchasing or Pricing. The primary responsibilities of the Business Manager I are divided into two areas:

Financial Leadership

· Establish and communicate internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements to all facility personnel.

· Strategic business unit planning for upper level management including facility manager, business unit manager and Vice President.

· Cost and investment analysis for upper level management (i.e. Normals, ROI, Pricing and Make/Buy studies).

· Complex or unique accounting issues, which include: accounts payable & receivable, inventory transactions and systems, tax issues, business resumption, and capital assets. These could also include interaction with local, state or federal government entities.

· Serves as the primary contact for resolving all accounting/general business related issues and is the liaison between the facility and Corporate Accounting.

· Responsible for routine monthly reporting including profit center and legal entity results, Rolling Business Management (RBM), etc. Annual business processes including SRC (Strategic Review Conference), EOR (Executive Office Review), and business plan.

Facility Leadership

· Member or sponsor of multi-disciplined teams.

· Involved in consensus decision-making regarding facility policies (i.e. gain sharing, attendance and

salary/benefit package).

· Leader in demonstrating values and PMI (Positive Management Initiative) guidelines.

· Participate in development of financial and non-financial facility measurements

§ In addition to accounting related activities, the Business Manager is involved in strategic decisions, policy setting, commercial issues and possibly community relations.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

Advance Business English

Supervisory experience

Systems knowledge SAP and Hyperion Equivalent

Must demonstrate initiative, leadership, good judgment and superior communication skills

Strong analytical, problem solving and human relations

Prior Strategic Planning experience

Prior experience: accounting issues, which include accounts payable & receivable, inventory transactions and systems, tax issues, business resumption, and capital assets.

Desired: Certified public accountant, belongs to an institution of professional accountants, previous experience in a multinational company, master’s degree (administration or equivalent)

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