NA Finance Manager

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

 

PEOPLE.    PRODUCTS.   CUSTOMERS.

 

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

 

Job Purpose and Overview

The North America Finance Manager leads the trade process and trade payment systems for NA Ingredients, collaborating closely with Sales and Commercial Finance. The position is also responsible for managing the Vendor Rebate process and receipt of payments for Dawn and DDA business, partnering with Procurement. Additional responsibilities include leading the commission process, month-end close activities & continuous improvement projects.

 

This role is a hybrid role, requiring 1 day per week onsite at the home office in Jackson Michigan. Travel Requirements 10% 

 

What will you do as a NA Finance Manager at Dawn Foods? 

• Owner of Vistex Trade System Implementation and continuous improvement.
• Lead NA Trade (Customer and Vendor), including business processes, procedures, and performance measures for trade. Collaborate closely with Sales and Commercial Finance, providing key insights through analytics and executing value-added analysis.
• Responsible for numerous ad hoc Projects to drive improvements in NA Finance
• Key business partner to Sales, Procurement & Commercial Finance.
• Month-end responsibilities, including Dawn NA Ingredients Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of 2 Direct Reports.
• Coach, develop, and lead direct reports by providing developmental and growth opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by North America Controller.
• Demonstrates the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and supports the Circle of Excellence. 

 

 

What Does It Take to be a NA Finance Manager at Dawn Foods?  

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or other relevant degree is required. 
• At least 10 years relevant work experience in Finance, including financial leadership mid-size to large company preferred. 
• At least 5 Years with a CPG company of at least 300+ Million in revenues, preferred.
• Knowledge of food and beverage industry and products. Bakery experience preferred.
• Ability to partner c