General Ledger Manager | Freight Management - 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 product lines. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
 

Financial Reporting:

• Supervise monthly general ledger closing process including approval and posting of journal entries and review of account reconciliations.
• Supervise monthly country level financial reporting and pack preparation, and review for accuracy.
• Liaison with various U.S. corporate departments (Payroll, Purchasing, Risk Management, IT) and field regional controllers on accounting matters.
• Provide support to external and internal auditors for audits of country’s accounts.
• Ensure accuracy of country’s financial information and account reconciliations.
• Perform analytical analysis of account balances.
• Ensure internal controls are functioning properly in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed and desk procedures are maintained for departments.
• Ensure the application of technical accounting rules to U.S. transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 operational accounting systems, 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 and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting or Finance
• MBA, preferred
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Minimum 3 years accounting/finance experience

Skills:  

• 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
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees
• CPA, preferred

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 rewarding career.

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.