General Ledger Manager | Contract Logistics - Houston, TX

YOUR ROLE

This position will focus on general ledger maintenance and control, reviewing and analyzing month-end accruals as well as profit and loss results for operating contracts.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Financial Reporting:

• Review and analyze month-end accruals and profit and loss (P&L) results for a set of operating contracts
• Manage balance sheet account reconciliation process and work product outsourced to Infosys
• Design files and load local budget and forecasts details into JDE ledgers
• Manage month-end allocations for project managers, regions and all indirect business units
• Responsible for monthly management fee calculations
• Responsible for Financial Close Summary and Net Working Capital schedules
• Manage additional projects as assigned by the Controller 

Financial Systems (JDEdwards and HFM) Control:

• Manage Infosys outsource team for the entire journal entry process
• Identify and manage addition of new accounts and business units and other changes as needed in the JDE chart of accounts and business unit master
• Manage and control JDE and HFM interface for a large number of varied circumstances that take place during the course of the month
• Responsible for educating the financial reporting team and subledger groups on the JDE structure and set-up

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, MBA preferred
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Minimum 3 years accounting/finance experience
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred

 Experience

• PC literate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications
• Possess process improvement initiative skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Prior audit experience or experience with outside auditor requests 

 Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Must be PC literate
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications including Financial Vision (Oracle).
• Experienced in financial management (P&L’s, Balance Sheets, forecasting and budgets) to effectuate return on investment.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving through use of data and information metrics and improvement to performance process.
• Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.
• Manages complex or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance.

      Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other functional groups including upper management.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

 With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car, and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

 We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

 It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewardin

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.