Accounting Supervisor

 

 

 

Job ID:  510550

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead a sub-team within our Accounting Shared Services group. This role involves managing general and cost accounting activities, ensuring compliance with policies and controls, driving process improvements, and delivering excellent customer service. The position is key to ensuring efficient and accurate financial close processes while fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

 

What Shared Services Does:

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas suchas finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

 

• O2C (Opportunity-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
• Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Accounting Shared Services sub-team to deliver accurate financial close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cost accounting activities.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), driving proactive performance enhancements.
• Champion process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit activities and serve as a liaison between the sub-team and auditors.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that promotes engagement and professional growth.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure shared services activities deliver value and address feedback effectively.

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting (required).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting functions (required).
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in a shared services environment.
  • Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP systems in a shared services context.

• Skills:
• • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Knowledge of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
  • Proven track record in delivering customer service excellence.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and translate business strategies into actionable plans.

 

Work Environment:

• Hybrid role with 3 days in office and fully in office for the first 6 months.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.