Manager – Finance

Job Description

This person manages the financial activities and functions for a business.

Ensures financial operations are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations.

Provides support and guidance to managers in regards to financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant and useful financial reporting is produced.

Oversees the budget process and works with managers to produce and manage effective budgets.

Acts as an advisor to management on regulations and other matters that may impact the financial activities of the company.

• Provides analytical and financial support to assigned business leader.

• Interfaces with business leaders and builds relationships in support of financial planning and performance measurement.

• Works with business to understand strategies, initiatives, priorities, and cost drivers

• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.

• Develops strategies to support business growth through negotiating new strategic partnerships as well as through growth of core business.

• Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis.

• Ensures all budgets and forecasts are accurately entered and reconciled in financial systems.

• Leads financial preparation of forecasts, annual budget, and long
– term strategic plan.

• Prepares schedules and analysis required for compliance activities including, external audits and quarterly reviews, annual state and local tax packages, and internal audits.

• Leads and motivates staff, promoting a collaborative working environment.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years required, 7 years preferred of progressive experience working within relevant finance role or related professional role.

• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of supervisory or leadership experience.

• Good/excellent analytical skills are preferred

• Someone who is system savvy, inquisitive, always looking to enhance and improve is preferred.

• This position will work on are transportation, systems, reporting, forecasting, accruals, presentations, etc.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related required; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven strategic planning experience at management level

• Advanced in Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills

• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Prior experience anticipating financial and operational issue

WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“WESCO”), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status.

This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.

About the Team

WESCO International, Inc.

(NYSE: WCC), a publicly traded FORTUNE 250 company, is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain management solutions.

Pro forma 2019 annual sales were over $17 billion, including Anixter International which it acquired in June 2020.

WESCO offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions.

The company employs over 18,000 people, maintains relationships with over 30,000 suppliers, and serves more than 150,000 customers worldwide.

With nearly 1.5 million products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, WESCO provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities.

WESCO operates nearly 800 branch and warehouse locations in over 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

At WESCO, we build, connect, power, and protect the world.

We have the capabilities and expertise to deliver the latest technologies, including: Industrial networking, Intelligent buildings, Cloud computing, Alternative energy, Broadband communications, Critical infrastructure protection, LED lighting retrofits, and Physical security.