Director, Financial Services

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

7610 Clyde Park Ave - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

 

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing leadership, day-to-day management and strategic growth planning for the SpartanNash Financial Services department. This role leads a team of associates split between financial reporting and tax preparation supporting over 75 grocery retails and small businesses owners along with over 200 individual tax returns. The role will be responsible for identifying trends, issues and opportunities to improve financial performance of customer stores and growing this value-added service and its offering across multiple offices and geographies.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing leadership for the financial services group by planning and leading all financial activities related to financial statements and payroll and tax services for enterprise clients. 
• Ensure client financial statements and tax returns are prepared accurately in accordance with departmental standards.
• Ensure the highest client experience possible while working to control costs and maximize profitability.
• Responsible for creation and management of strategic growth plan with annual growth targets.
• Provide financial expertise for clients as needed.
• Solicit new business by attending trade shows, expos, etc.
• Prepare department budgets and forecast updates per established basis.
• Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best accounting practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Experience, Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA, EA or master’s in taxation preferred
• Seven years’ accounting experience with financial statements and/or tax preparation experience. 
• Five years prior management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and effective decision-making skills, organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, strong initiative and ability to prioritize multiple projects/deliverables.
• Excellent financial/spreadsheet modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience reviewing and preparing financial statements and corporate, partnership, trust and individual tax returns.
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software and Ulta Tax software preferred.
• Ability to travel 20%.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.