Finance Manager – Distribution & Transportation

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster®  and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ®  app daily.

This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance function. This role is expected to (i) Serve as Finance lead and business partner for the Distribution and Transportation function, and (ii) Build and maintain financial models that accurately monitor and forecast the key metrics and results of the function.

Education requirements include: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; 

Experience requirements include: 7+ years financial support of a manufacturing or distribution organization. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as business partner and finance lead for the Distribution and Transportation function in meeting their business and financial objectives across eight North America facilities
• Build and maintain financial models that accurately monitor and forecast the key metrics and results of the function
• Drive the development of the yearly budget and monthly financial forecasts which will drive appropriate and timely decision making
• Oversee and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost reduction (productivity) project results; identify relevant trends and key drivers on the reasons for variance; advise senior leadership of opportunities and risk impacting the forecast
• Lead value-added analytical reporting on transportation spend, including ad hoc requests, to help provide the Distribution and Transportation organization a deeper understanding of cost changes and help identify additional efficiency opportunities
• Maintain and communicate status on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) which will assist the management team with effective business decision-making
• Assist in the preparations of monthly operational reviews and other recurring deliverables
• Assess and manage implementation of process improvements to reduce finance business process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions
• Support the Distribution and Transportation function in building strong and effective risk and internal control awareness; facilitate continuous improvement of risk management and control processes
• Support inventory control cycle counting initiatives at Distribution Centers

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 

Experience: 

• 7+ years financial support of a manufacturing or distribution organization 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge using ERP financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis; ability to work and manage relationships in a matrix, corporate environment 

Other: 

• Outstanding English written and oral communication skills; ability to travel extensively – up to 50% of the time - North America 

Preferred Qualifications  

Education/Certifications: 

• Master's of Business Administration, CPA or CMA 

Experience: 

• Activity-based costing and financial forecast development experience; experience developing and presenting complex financial data in Microsoft Excel 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• SAP Experience; proficiency in Spanish 

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

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