Manager – Facilities Support
Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 30588BR
Department: Finance
Working Hours: Minimum of 45 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Oct 16, 2024
Description
The Finance Manager – Facilities position provides direction and leadership regarding the financial performance of Publix’s Facilities organization, as well as leading many strategic corporate projects. This includes advising, planning, managing, controlling and reporting on financial transactions, accounting processes, operating performance metrics, forecasts, budgets and goals. Primary areas of focus include new store and remodel financial-based processes, Cabinet/Remanufacturing Shops processes, Maintenance/Refrigeration spending and contract compliance, and all other Publix business areas assigned.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Managing accounting and financial support activities for Publix Facilities operations, including capital spending, Facilities-managed store maintenance work and Cabinet Shops,
- Leading the financial portion of strategic planning, financial software implementations and associated strategic support of Facilities and other corporate operations for the purpose of guiding senior management decisions on project, process and operational improvements,
- Financial oversight, controls review and reporting of Facilities’ SAP-based production activities related to Cabinet Shops (Lak, Jax and Mia) and Remanufacture Shop (Lak), and related account reviews,
- Leading the planning and strategic support for financial aspects of Facilities Strategic Initiatives (SI), Strategy Management System (SMS) and other large-scale, cross-functional special projects, and
- Direction, development and mentoring of the Finance team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
- 8 years relevant business experience in analytical accounting/finance work in an office environment
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general business practices, and financial statements, as well as business practices specific to Publix
- Knowledge of Distribution, Facilities Maintenance, Systems, Manufacturing, or Retail/Retail Support functions and environments
- Knowledge of asset accounting
- Knowledge of SOX requirements and internal controls
- Advanced analytical skills (including ability to use statistics and quantitative methods), critical thinking skills, the ability to develop financial modeling tools, use forecasting skills and make judgments using sound business acumen
- Change management, negotiation and persuasion skills
- Communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to listen and communicate effectively with various levels of Publix associates and management
- Computer and data management skills
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism
- Interviewing skills
- Leadership skills
- Management skills
- Multi-tasking, organizational, planning, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as the ability to be adaptable
- Problem solving skills
- Project management skills
- Researching skills
- Ability to be dependable, work independently, be a self-starter, and stand firm on decisions while maintaining approachability
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of conscientiousness
- Ability to be detail orientated
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor, and handle extremely confidential and sensitive information at all times
- Ability to take initiative
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Intermediate skills in SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules and Business Intelligence (BI)
- Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
- Willingness to work extended hours or work weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA with concentration in Accounting or Finance
- 12 years of relevant business experience and 5 years of associate supervision experience
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional, or other certifications specific to the position
- Knowledge of the Publix retail store environment and operations, as well as the support department structure
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws pertaining to employee management
- Knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Advanced knowledge of Publix structured writing templates such as procedures, memos and financial summaries
- Advanced skills in SAP Project Systems and Fixed Asset modules
- Basic knowledge in Landmark and Tririga (Compass)
- Basic knowledge in Other primary Publix systems (Service Hub, EDW, Host, PIMS, Marwood, FINDSS, DB2, APT Test & Learn, Market Basket Analyzer, Benchmarker, Sharepoint, etc.) and the interrelationships of those systems including knowing where and how to pull data, how to verify the accuracy of pulled data and understanding the workflow of these various systems.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)
Year End Bonus
As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
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