What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Jiffy Group?
Company Description
Jiffy Group is a global leader in sustainable plant growing solutions, providing environmentally friendly propagation systems, growing containers, and substrates for the horticultural industry. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Jiffy employs renewable resources and bio-based materials like peat, coir, pulp, and other biomass to create high-quality products. The company strives to feed and beautify the world while minimizing its environmental impact. Jiffy has been at the forefront of driving sustainability in agriculture for many years, ensuring a greener and more sustainable future.
Role Description
We are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager to join our team in Lorain, OH. The Finance manager’s main responsibilities include leading a team of 3 Finance professionals, maintaining financial records and reports, financial performance management, etc.
In Finance, the two main initiatives for the coming years are an upgrade of our ERP system and enhancing and aligning the Finance processes globally.
The Finance manager reports to the General Manager North America. He/She is a member of the local management team and will work closely with the Group CFO, the Finance Manager Canada, other members of the international Finance team and various functions within Jiffy, like Sales, Customer Service, Production and Supply Chain.
To be a successful Finance manager, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. An outstanding Finance Manager should also have excellent leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage a Finance team of 3 employees
- Responsible for Accounting, Financial Reporting & Management Reporting
- Responsible for financial planning and forecasting process
- Manage credit control processes for customers in close cooperation with sales across the Americas
- Coordinate local financing & cash management
- Ensure timely tax filings & coordinate audits
- Maintain relationships with local banks, insurance companies, local authorities and auditors
- Leading or participating in digitalization and process improvements projects (e.g. AP workflow, ERP migration)
Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA), Business Administration, or related fields
- Five years of experience in a comparable role
- Experience in managing a small team
- Self-starter, ability to work independently
- Working experience in an international commercial organization
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 and excellent knowledge with MS Excel
- Experience in leading or participating in digitalization projects (e.g. AP workflow, ERP migration)
- Communicate effectively and result driven