Lead, Import Finance

7 days ago


Torrance, California, United States Ledgent Finance & Accounting Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our Import Finance & Compliance team at Ledgent Finance & Accounting. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of supplier-related import finance operations, supplier payments, dispute claim resolution, and related financial transactions and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership
    • Provide strategic direction and oversight for the import finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
    • Ensure efficient and accurate processing of payments for inbound international shipments, letters of credit, and related financial transactions.
  • Supplier Compliance
    • Serve as the internal authority on supplier pricing compliance, collaborating closely with Finance, IT, and affiliate offices.
    • Lead the disposition and corrective actions of any non-compliances or inaccuracies in supplier payments or requests.
  • Financial Analysis
    • Drive strategic, data-based decision making by identifying and overseeing new opportunities for financial data analysis.
    • Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reporting to Finance and International Analysts, including for general ledger closings.
  • Process Improvement
    • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline purchase price compliance operations and enhance operational efficiency.
    • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in supplier finance, payment compliance, inventory operations, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
    • Significant experience supporting a publicly traded company in a leadership role required (Retail or consumer goods preferred).
  • Skills and Abilities
    • Extensive knowledge and experience with Oracle and Peoplesoft systems, particularly in supplier costs finance and inventory management modules.
    • Understanding of import/export regulations, international shipping procedures, and international freight forwarding processes.
    • Proficiency in typical industry productivity applications.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
    • Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and develop teams.
Working Conditions

This role is fully performed at Ledgent Finance & Accounting headquarters. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.


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