FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
This position will be reporting to the Corporate Controller in our Mt. Washington Office and will have 5 direct reports with a total shared service team of 21 in payables and receivables. As a key member of the headquarters finance function, this position requires a self-motivated, enthusiastic, positive minded individual with a solid accounting base, who can identify and complete work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced team environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of the shared services group, while always searching for process improvement opportunities. Experience with an integrated ERP system environment, particularly is preferred.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee all payment transactions such as ACH, wires, and paper checks
Oversee data entry, validation, and processing of various types of invoices like projects, overhead, subcontractor, and employee travel reimbursements
Manage all 1099 tax relate matters and yearly filing to state and federal agency.
Manage Goods Received not Invoiced ("GRNI') reconciliation and take corrective action to resolve it
Establish relevant cut-off dates/times for accounts payable processes and manages monthly closing of financial records and posting month end information
Support monthly, quarterly and annual domestic sales tax and Canadian GST tax requirements
Become a subject matter expert with Workday expense reporting and integrations into the ERP system including integration management
Assist with Corporate credit card rebate program
Prepare reports of regular intervals (weekly, monthly, quarterly) making forecasts on payment flow and receipts for cash flow projections
Assist with specific process improvement initiatives. Be champion of lean accounting practices.
Support AR team with contract deliverables and processing issues
Direct the AP and AR team to meet or exceed key performance indicators. Identify and implement any needed procedures to help maintain a streamlined, efficient organization
Lead quarterly AR aging meetings and make any recommendations for reserves
Demonstrate aptitude for effective delegation and coordination skills
Demonstrate aptitude to effectively handle team and interpersonal situations
Able to work independently and as part of a team using common sense, pragmatic thinking and possesses necessary analytical skills for problem solving. Hands on manager, not just a delegator
Exceptional supervisory skills especially with regard to communicating, motivating, leading and working with all types of personalities
Required Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in a related field
Bachelor's in Accounting
CPA is a plus
Advanced computer literacy with demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and corresponding software applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel (VLOOKUP's, Pivot Tables), and Word
The base salary range for this role is $85,000 to $127,500. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
