COMPANY: DCC Propane

JOB TITLE: Internal Financial Controls Manager, DCC Propane

LOCATION: Chicago, IL, USA

COMPANY WEBSITE: http://www.dccpropane.com

COMPANY AND POSITION SUMMARY:

DCC Propane, LLC, a division of DCC plc, has served communities for over 70 years providing propane for residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial uses, and water conditioning services since 1962. Currently, we have a staff of ~1,000 working across 22 states under a number of strong regional brands. The business has succeeded in maintaining a strong family feel with an unwavering commitment to safety and customer service.

We are looking for an Internal Financial Controls Manager responsible for the successful completion of wide-ranging projects contributing to the general improvement of financial control and effectiveness for the Company. In this role, you will review, identify, lead, and deliver projects that improve internal controls, process efficiency, and commercial outcomes. You will provide independent and objective assurance to executive leadership in order to add and protect organizational value. You will build strong relationships with internal business partners, to both drive our internal financial control & effectiveness, and leverage commercial opportunities contributing to profitability.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:

• Internal Controls – Pragmatic approach to the identification and implementation of internal controls. While
  independent from the Finance team, you will take a hands-on approach to develop the required controls and
  work with various teams to ensure compliance.
• Business Acumen – Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are
  needed to make sound, commercially minded business recommendations with the ability to apply this knowledge
  appropriately in a variety of situations.
• Commercially Inquisitive – support, seek and explore opportunities to improve profitability.
• Data Gathering and Reporting – Knowledge of and ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate large volumes of data,
  and the ability to prepare and present reports that reflect opportunities for improvement in a simple manner. The
  ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate
  communication tools and techniques is critical with the ability to adjust the level of detail commensurate with the
  audience.
• Problem-Solving – As the Finance Manager you will take a lead role in problem-solving, helping to identify and
  make recommendations regarding risk aversion measures, process improvements, and cost-saving opportunities.
  Must have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Coaching and Development – Recognize the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in others,
  and be adept at expressing those opportunities for improvement in an effective and encouraging way. Work to
  resolve issues that might prevent meeting compliance requirements.
• Systems Knowledge – Super-user knowledge of the ERP system will be essential. You will be a key player in the design and implementation of a new Finance ERP including testing and training of users, ensuring process rigor and internal control are paramount. Ability to become a system SME to support the wider team.
• Acquisitions – regular involvement in due diligence of potential acquisition and reporting of risks to the CFO. You
  will then be involved in bringing the controls of acquisitions up to the required standard on integration. This may
  involve short-term secondments to newly acquired businesses pending full integration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of proven work experience in the areas of internal audit, business risk, financial controls, public accounting, accounting advisory, and/or related roles.
• Experience in financial and operational internal controls and identifying control deficiencies
• Experience supervising, reviewing, and managing the work of others as well as project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
• Experience using a Tier 1 ERP system.
  
• Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to communicate with external auditors including coordination if required
• Experience reporting in a multi-national company (Preferred)
• Experience working at a Big 4 auditing firm or a publicly-traded company (Preferred)
  
• MBA (Preferred)
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification (Preferred)