Finance Operations Role at Cardinal Health
Finance Operations contributes to Cardinal Health by overseeing the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishing and maintaining fiscal controls, preparing and interpreting financial reports, overseeing financial systems, and safeguarding the organization's assets. Finance Operations is responsible for core financial operation processes, including customer and vendor contract administration, customer and vendor pricing, rebates, billing vendor chargeback research and reconciliation, processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment, fixed asset accounting for book and tax records, cash application, and journal entries.
Responsibilities include managing a team of Cardinal Health and Genpact individuals who oversee the entirety of the GPO Admin Fees and Rebates set up and report creation functions, including P&L accruals, rebate setups within SAP Vistex, and ad hoc reporting for key internal and external stakeholders. Ensure GPO Admin Fees and Rebates are properly accounted for. Own first level review / approval responsibilities for non-standard rebate structures to ensure proper audit documentation is maintained and proper approvals are received. Oversee key rebate accuracy and timeliness CSLs and KPIs. Partner with cross-functional teams to research and resolve root cause issues impacting rebate accuracy or ability to set up Rebates and GPO Admin Fees timely; apply big picture knowledge to assess and interpret financial impact of process changes and resulting driver outcomes of GPO Admin Fee / Rebate set up changes. Foster a strong SOX internal control structure and seek opportunities for improvements, including build out of SOP processes and project development. Transform current payout and reporting process into Vistex implementation and go-forward build / upkeep. Develop plans for future systematic enhancements. Assist team with more complicated customer and transaction activities; oversee escalations to ensure closure in a timely manner. Partner with and be a thought-provoking leader to business partners across the organization to properly account for transactions, including but not limited to Sales, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Accounting, and Contracting. Actively collaborate and support cross-functional team initiatives to improve customer experience, both internally and externally. Establish team and individual-oriented goals for growth and development.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management, preferred. 8+ years of professional experience in related fields, including but not limited to Accounting, Finance, or Audit. Accounting and Finance acumen. Ability to lead a new team and influence others. Knowledge with SAP and legal contracts (revenue recognition standards is a plus). Data mining experience (relevant application tool experience is a plus). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Process improvement oriented. Strong SOX / internal control understanding.
What is expected of you and others at this level includes applying comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage varied tasks and projects. Manage department operations, supervise professional employees, and ensure employees operate within guidelines. Develop team and individual development plan goals for direct reports. Participate in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals. Recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models. Work on or may lead complex projects of large scope, including leading offshore teams and working in conjunction with other CAH teams. Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems; solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives. Receives guidance on overall project objectives. Independently determines method for completion of new projects. Gains consensus from various parties involved. Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range : $105,100 - $135,090. Bonus eligible : Yes.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), 401k savings plan, access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs.
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