Sysco · 4 hours ago
Region Chief Financial Officer
Buckhead Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $229K/yr
5+ years expSysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking a Region Chief Financial Officer to oversee the finance function of multiple sites within a region. This role includes financial planning and analysis, financial control, and ensuring compliance with regulations and accounting principles.
Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and promotes region goals and objectives and insures alignment with overall corporate goals and objectives
Guides planning and development of departmental region budgets and evaluates region operations in terms of fiscal management to ensure fiscal responsibility in the regions operation
Collaborates with Region Leadership to maintain and enhance interface capabilities with other functions and departments in an effort to continually improve overall organizational efficiency
Analyzes, identifies, and proposes action to the solution of problems with the operations and leadership teams of individuals and departments in an effort to increase the effectiveness of the Region’s performance
Serves as finance region spokesperson in cases of inquiry, feedback, or requests for special information in order to facilitate the accurate and precise flow of information
Provides coaching and direction to the sites finance teams in order to achieve and maintain optimal efficiencies
Key participant in region cross-functional leadership team
In partnership with all Region Team Leaders, lead with a strong customer-centric and associate focused mindset to drive collaboration and create a high-performance culture of unity
Be a business partner with the Region Team and support Volume and Sales growth
Align with function leaders to develop the annual operating and profit growth plan, to develop the financial forecasts each month for the region and deliver on goals; both annual and interim
Conduct business reviews for the Business Unit and region. Analyze results of operations and explain the key drivers of variances and forecasted results
Build, manage, and develop your Region Team through regular department meetings, ongoing interaction, and communications; monitoring morale and responding to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
Directly manage Site Finance leadership, the traditional A/P, A/R and G/L activities. Proactively manage the cash conversion cycle to improve cash flow
Support the design and implementation of Cost Accounting capability
Ensure compliance with production and inventory control policies and processes to protect the integrity and the accuracy of inventory transactions
Work with Business Unit Leadership to develop improvement plans from employee surveys
Evaluate the financial impact of plans and processed to achieve goals. Assist other departments in achieving their goals and through established processes measuring profitability and performing key analyses
Support technological and reporting changes as sites are converted to core systems and enabling technologies
Work proactively to ensure the accuracy and integrity your financial and full compliance with Sysco’s policies
Support Credit function and Master Data Strategies for the enablement of SSMG’s reporting and other transformational efforts
Provides support to ensure proper staffing needs are met
Select, develop, and retain the required leadership talent within the region to meet current and future business needs
Utilizes Sysco talent management programs tools and programs (performance management, leadership development, engagement surveys, talent reviews) to manage and develop leadership talent
Provides consistent and ongoing feedback on the performance of finance leaders
Demonstrates effectiveness and collaboration in leading a remote team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business
Minimum 5-10 years in a mid to senior-level finance or accounting position
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 analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis
Ability to motivate teams and produce results within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects
Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs
Must have excellent computer skills
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings
Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, sites, Corporate and the business community in a proactive and constructive manner
Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state, and federal regulations
Ability to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues
Demonstrates skill in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures in a timely manner
Preferred
Experience in both Union and Non-Union environments
Experience in a manufacturing and/or food production environment
Benefits
You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.
For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com
Company
Sysco
Sysco sells, markets, and distributes food products to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.25BKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Hourican
President and CEO
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer Sysco Europe
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