Senior Finance Supervisor - Shared Services

Australia

Senior Finance Supervisor - Accounts Payable As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country* Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.

With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by  Forbes  and  Newsweek  in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, we want you to do the work you’re most proud of. That’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development. Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing the accounts payable processes for Pella Corporation, certain subsidiaries, and select independent branches. Duties include managing a team responsible for the execution of payments to Pella’s. These activities are to be completed in adherence to all policies and procedures while maintaining an emphasis on time, cost and quality of the services provided.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the Accounts Payable team. This includes monitoring workflow balance and providing team members with the necessary training, direction, and tools to perform their jobs in a manner that promotes efficiencies in time, cost and quality. Ensure the team is adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Actively engage in the continuous improvement of AP function. Includes process improvement and identification of electronic data and technology opportunities.

Monitor, manage, and drive improvements in all aspects of the accounts payable payment process. This includes being responsible for maintaining internal controls with clear lines of authority and responsibility. It is essential the team adheres to the appropriate authorization policy and maintains the necessary documentation to support payments, ensuring consistency with corporate policies, GAAP, and state and federal requirements. Accounts payable is responsible for vendor payments and employee reimbursements that occur through Oracle Accounts Payable, Concur Travel Expense Reporting system, and employee credit card program. While adhering to standards, timeliness and elimination of rework will be prioritized to promote efficiency and maximize early payment discounts.

Financial duties related to Oracle accounting processes for Accounts Payable include managing Oracle periods, opening and closing financials within Payables and completing transfers to the General Ledger, and completing reconciliations of related general ledger accounts. In addition, duties include developing, maintaining, and monitoring reports for certain transactions to ensure balances are reasonable, accurate, and allow for the identification of any potential transaction or reporting issues.

Maintain current and accurate vendor business information and payment records. This includes oversight of processing and filing necessary tax reporting 1099 information as defined by the IRS.

Monitor, manage, and drive improvements in Pella’s credit card program and related expense reporting system. This includes managing issued credit cards, timely expense reporting per policy, notice reporting for exceptions, working directly with the credit card provider to resolve any issues, supporting any necessary training for company or staff, and completing system upgrades as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise Accounts Payable team members. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A./B. S.) from four-year college or university with major in Accounting preferred; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Word, Excel, and Power Point. Oracle, Concur, and/or Kofax product experience preferred.

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