Manager, Finance Projects
STIHL Inc. (Norfolk/Hampton Roads, Virginia)

You have an opportunity to join one of the world’s most progressive manufacturers of power tools and handheld outdoor power equipment where approximately 9000 people are employed worldwide with a focus on continued quality and employee relations.  STIHL manufactures the best products with an emphasis on craftsmanship and cutting edge technology.  To learn more about the success, stability and dynamic growth of our company and our employees please visit www.stihlusa.com you will want to become an employee of such an outstanding company. 

Are you ready to join a company with a highly competitive compensation package, superb benefits and exciting opportunities?  If you are then we are ready for you to begin learning and growing within our Finance department!

Power up your Career with STIHL!

Manager, Finance Projects

Employee Responsibilities:

·         Acts as main contact person for parent company with regards to all Finance, Accounting and controlling relevant system's projects.

·         Coordinates all system projects between Stihl Inc. IT and Finance departments.  Tracks significant projects to ensure compliance with targets, timeliness and cost controlling.

·         Supports IT department with regards to Finance specifications on all systems concerning configuration, structure and functionality of SAP R/3 modules FI and CO as well as all related modules and interfaces.

·         Negotiates courier services.

·         Supervises project controlling staff.

·         Supervises mailroom staff and operations.

·         Supervises cost reduction activities and projects.

·         Supervises and reviews return on investment, payback, and other capital appropriation analyses.

·         Oversees business justifications for capital and expense projects, and make or buy calculations.

·         All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.

·         Assumes additional related responsibilities as assigned.

Required:

·         Four year degree in accounting or related discipline with additional advanced courses.

·         Five years of related finance, accounting and SAP experience.

·         Experience in project management and project teamwork.

·         Familiar with German and American Accounting Principles and Costing Procedures.

·         User specific knowledge of relevant SAP R/3 transactions.

·         Understanding of SAP database structures and system processes as well as table maintenance.

To apply, please visit www.stihlusa.com/employment

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