Manager, Accounting - GWW- Somerset, NJ-Hybrid

The Manager, Accounting at Guest Worldwide is responsible for overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting. This critical role involves supervising the month-end close process, interacting with various departments to resolve financial issues, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The manager will also lead a team of finance associates, providing training and performance management to enhance their growth and efficiency.

To be considered for the Manager, Accounting position at Guest Worldwide, candidates should ideally possess a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, along with at least 7 years of relevant accounts payable experience. Preferably, candidates should have at least 2 years of leadership experience. Strong communication skills, advanced computer proficiency, and the ability to analyze data effectively are also essential for success in this role.

The Manager, Accounting at Guest Worldwide plays a vital role in enhancing financial reporting efficiency by partnering with finance and operational stakeholders. By leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely financial results reporting to Sysco Corporation, the manager identifies opportunities for cost control and expense reduction, ultimately contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

At Guest Worldwide, a Manager, Accounting can expect a collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages growth and development. As part of a global team within Sysco, professionals can thrive in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning, while also enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

Guest Worldwide provides comprehensive benefits to its employees, including competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. More detailed benefits information can be found on their dedicated benefits site at SyscoBenefits.com, ensuring that employees are well taken care of as they contribute to the success of the organization.

In response to this question, share your specific experiences managing month-end close processes, highlighting any particular challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Discuss the measures you took to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting, and how this experience positions you to excel in the role at Guest Worldwide.

To effectively answer this question, outline your understanding of SOX compliance and discuss any previous experiences with implementing systems and controls that ensure compliance. Emphasize your attention to detail and systematic approach to evaluating and improving internal controls at Guest Worldwide.

Discuss your leadership philosophy and the strategies you employ to motivate and develop your finance team. Mention any mentoring or coaching approaches you've utilized, and how you celebrate team successes while also addressing areas of improvement.

Reflect on a situation where you successfully enhanced financial reporting processes. Describe the steps taken, the outcome, and how that experience can be beneficial for the role at Guest Worldwide, focusing on both operational impact and team dynamics.

Share your analytical process for reviewing financial data. Provide an example of how you used data analysis to make strategic recommendations and how those insights led to improved financial performance.

Discuss the accounting tools and software you are familiar with, including specific applications that you've used extensively. Explain how these tools have helped you streamline processes and manage accounts payable and receivable more effectively.

Provide examples of how you have successfully resolved discrepancies in previous roles. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your methodical approach to reconciling issues, which will showcase your attention to detail for the Manager, Accounting position at Guest Worldwide.

In answering this question, reflect on the challenges you have faced while managing accounting teams and how you addressed them. Whether it's fostering communication or managing deadlines, your response should demonstrate your leadership capabilities and insights into team dynamics.

Discuss a specific instance where you had to communicate complex financial data to non-financial colleagues. Describe how you simplified the information and ensured clarity, showcasing your strong communication skills which are vital for the Manager, Accounting role.

When responding to this question, articulate your alignment with Guest Worldwide's mission and values. Discuss your passion for the hospitality industry and how your skills can contribute to the company's ongoing success, making it clear you are genuinely interested in the Manager, Accounting position.