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Ilitch Companies · 2 months ago

Director, Workforce Financial Planning and Analysis

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Ilitch Companies is a company that invests in its colleagues and their growth. As the Director of Workforce Financial Planning & Analysis, you will lead the financial strategy for labor-related expenses, providing critical analysis and guidance to executive leadership for major business decisions.

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Responsibilities

Develops and drives the long-term financial strategy for global headcount, payroll, and all labor-related expenses. This includes partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to provide strategic financial analysis and guidance that informs critical business decisions

Develops and manages the annual budget and multi-year forecasts for all labor costs, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals

Leads comprehensive financial management for headcount and payroll, which includes the entire lifecycle from budgeting and forecasting to in-depth variance analysis and periodic reporting against the budget

Develops and manages the strategic financial plans for the company's Target Incentive and Long-Term Incentive programs. This involves collaborating with executive leadership to align incentive budgets and forecasts with key business objectives and company performance targets

Partners with the Benefits department to develop a deep and strategic understanding of the financial implications of benefits and 401K programs, ensuring alignment with overall company financial goals

Leads the optimization and strategic management of the payroll interface between HRIS and Finance ERP systems. This includes troubleshooting complex data and accounting issues, as well as proactively identifying and implementing system improvements to streamline data interchange and accelerate the financial close process

Partners with the payroll department to facilitate the setup of international payroll processes and ensure seamless financial integration for colleagues outside the U.S. Oversees and manages the financial process for labor chargebacks, ensuring the timely and accurate recovery of costs between departments and business units

Manages the financial oversight and governance of all external payments, including both international and domestic contractors

Leads and manages all aspects of payroll tax compliance, conducting strategic research and analysis on complex tax issues, penalties, and credits to mitigate risk and ensure financial accuracy for the organization

Leads high-level collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization, including Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Risk Management to drive a unified strategy for process optimization, effective communication, and efficient issue resolution related to all workforce financial matters

Maintains a high degree of discretion and integrity, managing highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care

Qualification

Financial analysisPayroll managementTax regulationsBudgetingForecastingWorkdayOracleAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field is required

Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting is necessary, with at least 5 years specifically focused on payroll and workforce financial management within a large, multinational organization

Deep expertise in payroll regulations, tax laws, benefits, and 401k plans in a multi-state and international environment is essential

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills are required to manage complex data and drive strategic decisions

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must for collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Preferred

Direct experience with Workday and Oracle and their integration points is a significant advantage

Benefits

Benefits department to develop a deep and strategic understanding of the financial implications of benefits and 401K programs

Company

Ilitch Companies

The Ilitch Companies' family of businesses represent leading brands in the food, sports and entertainment industries, including Little Caesars, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Olympia Entertainment, the Detroit Tigers, Olympia Development, Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraising Program, Champion Foods, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Ocean Casino Resort, and Tenda.

Founded in 1999

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees