Vice President, Global Business Services

Company: Delaware North Companies
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

The OpportunityDelaware North is hiring for a Vice President of Global Business Services to lead the corporate accounting team based out of our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. The Vice President, Global Business Services will be responsible for overseeing and directing the GBA functions of the company, including transactional process owners, global financial accounting, and operational reporting. The role will be a key leader in creating and evolving the company's finance shared services vision and executing that vision across finance functions. This person will be responsible for maintaining the control environment, publishing the company's financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, interfacing with auditors and monitoring and improving key accounting policies.Responsibilities* Lead the Global Business Services functions including Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Record to Report and Revenue Integration.* Responsible for transactional Global Processes and expansion and evolution of these roles into Global Process Owners, working with the organization to build out GPO roadmap.* Work with internal and external customers to understand business requirements, drive supporting processes and establish service level agreements to ensure requirements are understood and met within agreed upon standards.* Utilize key performance indicators to measure operating team performance effectiveness and efficiency.* Create and evolve outsource strategy and manage external outsource relationship to drive process efficiency and continuous improvement across business processes.* Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with debt covenants.* Develop, implement and interpret financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure the integrity of the financial statements, including without limitation all financial, accounting and operational reporting of all the company's subsidiaries.* Manage day to day audit process and relationships with external auditors in all locations.* Directs the development and execution of financial policies, procedures and programs consistent with domestic and international accounting and reporting standards.* Oversee the accounting department and annual budget preparation and manages external auditors in all markets.* Coordinates and manages corporate audit process and resolution of potential issues.* Works with corporate and subsidiary VPs of Finance to maximize cash flow through enhanced forecasting and monitoring return on capital.* Works with internal team, outside vendors and business partners to ensure business service levels are metQualifications* Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.* 15 years' of progressive experience in accounting roles.* Thorough and complete understanding of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and disclosure requirements.* Ability to communicate and influence complex issues effectively with peers, subsidiary leadership teams, and other key stakeholders.* Previous experience managing a team with good people management and development attributes.* Very strong business acumen with a financial background across multiple disciplines* Corporate policy and governance experience required.* Ability to make well-balanced business decisions, through a finance lens, in the best interest of the enterprise.* Strategic though leadership, and credibility to advise senior leadership.* Embodies and models a client service focusWho We AreAt Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

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