Finance Manager
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Preparation of periodic budgets and forecasts for the Region(s).
- Guides in the preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns for ABS and its subsidiary companies.
- Guide in the preparation of returns relating to personal property, license, annual reports and other miscellaneous returns for ABS and its subsidiary companies.
- Coordination and administration of external audits.
- Provide in-depth analysis and reporting of financial information to senior management for purposes of making informed decisions and evaluating performance.
- Maintain relationships with important vendors, service providers and business partners.
- Participate in cross functional and/or multi-jurisdictional teams and projects across the ABS organization as needed.
- Train, supervise, provide guidance, and coordinate the work of the financial staff while assuming accountability for service delivery.
- Collaborate within the ABS organization to identify and resolve business issues.
- Drive value and efficiency in assigned processes while minimizing risk and cost.
- Maintain an effective internal controls environment by ensuring that FSG Policy and Procedural Statements are adhered to in assigned area. Drive the FSG strategy by identifying and implementing innovative solutions and services to improve and simplify processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in accounting or finance
- A minimum of seven (7) years' previous accounting and tax experience in an international service or manufacturing company environment, with some experience in a financial management position.
- Disciplined in relevant accounting or financial concepts and principles.
- Technically proficient with financial and accounting systems / software.
- Capacity to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.
- Good interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external clients.
- Good managerial skills in the areas of team leadership, development, organization, planning and implementation.
- Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Oracle.
- A thorough knowledge of ABS and its businesses and processes is also beneficial to providing maximum effectiveness in this position.
- Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Benefits
- medical insurance (PPO and HD)
- dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- disability leave programs
- parental leave program
- paid holidays
- paid vacation time
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401K plan with a generous company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
budget preparationfinancial forecastingstatutory accounts preparationtax returns preparationfinancial analysisinternal controlsaccounting principlesfinancial reportingteam leadershipprocess improvement
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsmanagerial skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillsimplementation skillscollaborationguidancesupervisioncommunicationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in finance