Ferguson’s  Shared  Services  Center  located  in   Newport  News,  VA  is  looking  for  a   dynamic   Senior  Manager  to  oversee  our   AP  segment  of  the  Center.    The  AP  group   handles  into  the  billions  and  is  a  department  of  over  150+  associates.    With  investments   in  technology,  a  process-­‐centered  approach  and  more  services  offered  outside  of   traditional  accounting,  the  center  excels  at  its  job.    The  Accounts  Payable  team  is   responsible  for  maintaining  a  positive  relationship  with  the  vendors  and  ensuring  the   accuracy  of  accounting  of  purchases.    If  you  meet  the  qualification  listed,  we  would  like   to  speak  with  you!    We  are  excited  to  hire  for  this  opportunity  and  look  forward  to
reviewing  applications.
To  apply :
Please  apply  online  at  ferguson.com/careers  (click  Apply  Now  for  Experienced
Professionals).    You  can  also  go  directly  to  the  opening  by  clicking  this  link:   https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25371&siteid=5
331&AReq=13135BR
Contact :
Julie  Pillow ,  Corporate  Recruiter
Ferguson  Enterprises
Julie.pillow@ferguson.com
757-­‐223-­‐6087
Job  Objective :
To  oversee  and  manage  assigned  departments,  while  fostering  innovation  and   delivering  programs/ideas  that  will  improve  processes  and  efficiencies  within  the
Center.
Responsibilities :
Supervisory
• Oversight  of  accounts  payable  function  performed  for  both  branches  and
Distribution  Centers,  to  include  accounts  payable  entry  and  reconciliation
(“APC”),  vendor  reconciliation,  cash  disbursement,  and  Document  Processing   departments  by  directly  supervising  the  respective  management  of  each  group
• Ensure  that  the  practices  and  goals  for  each  department  are  in  alignment  with   the  SAC  departments  they  support  as  well  as  the  Center’s  overall  objectives
• Ensure  that  the  human  resource  practices  of  the  Center  remain  paralleled  with   those  of  the  company  and  in  compliance  with  applicable  state  and  federal   regulations
•
Provide  mentoring,  training,  and  encouragement  within  the  department  to   promote  professional,  educational,  and  personal  growth
•
Participate  in  Shared  Accounting  activities

• Document  and  record  personnel-­‐related  actions  completely  and  accurately  in   accordance  with  human  resource  guidelines
• Monitor,  adjust,  and  process  associate’s  time  records  to  ensure  timely   submission  of  payroll  records
Work  Related
•
Set  the  strategic  direction  for  the  accounts  payable  function  for  Shared  Services
•
Establish  and  enforce  customer  service  levels  for  each  department
•
Evaluate  departmental  processes,  technology,  and  organization  for  efficiency   and  make  recommendations  and/or  implement  improvements  as  needed
•
Analyze  trends  for  respective  departments  against  Center/company  objectives   and  establish  goals  and  metrics  to  support  furtherance  of  both
• Monitor  developments  in  SAC  departments  and  analyze  impact  to  assigned   departments,  and/or  identify  opportunities  for  process  improvement
• Serve  as  primary  troubleshooter  for  areas  of  responsibility  and  work  to  eliminate   obstacles  and/or  resolve  issues  that  impede  achieving  departmental  goals
Qualifications
• 3-­‐5  years  of  supervisory  experience  managing  multiple  associates  and/or  work   groups  required
• Strong  leadership  and  management  skills
•
Bachelor's  Degree  strongly  preferred  (Business,  Accounting,  Finance  preferred)
•
CPA  designation  a  plus
• Prior  experience  working  with  wholesale  distribution  process  and   accounting/finance  concepts  ideal
• Experience  with  process-­‐improvement  and  systems  implementation  required
•
Advanced  knowledge  of  Microsoft  Office  (Word,  Excel,  PowerPoint,  Outlook)
•
Advanced  presentation  and  training  skills
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Must  be  comfortable  working  with  all  levels  of  associates  and  outside  contacts
• Able  to  think  and  react  quickly
•
Excellent  written  and  oral  communication  skills
•
Professional  in  appearance  and  speech
• Demonstrate  reading  comprehension  and  ability  to  follow  directions
• Exhibit  literacy  in  drafting  correspondence  and  other  forms  of  written   communication
• Able  to  perform  basic  math  functions
• Outstanding  and  professional  written  and  oral  communication  skills
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Willing  to  work  in  a  productivity-­‐driven  environment  with  a  high  volume  of   workflow
•
Strong  problem  solver  in  a  high-­‐volume,  time-­‐sensitive  environment
• Able  to  generate  and  communicate  presentations  to  large  groups

• High  level  of  organizational  skills,  a  detail-­‐oriented  nature,  and  strong  multi-­‐ tasking
• Able  to  function  independently  and  with  minimal  guidance
Benefits
As  a  large,  successful  company  who  prides  itself  on  its  stability,  Ferguson  is  able  to  offer   a  competitive  benefits  package  which  includes  the  following:  medical  (four  plans  to   choose  from),  dental,  vision,  disability,  retirement  savings  with  company  match,  paid   leave  (holidays,  vacation,  sick,  personal,  and  floating  holidays),  recognition  programs,   community  involvement  opportunities,  and  much  more!
About  Us
In  the  U.S.,  Ferguson  is  ranked  by  trade  magazines  as  the  largest  distributor  of  plumbing   supplies  and  pipes,  valves  and  fittings  (PVF).  It  is  also  the  third  largest  distributor  of   heating  and  cooling  equipment  (HVAC/R)  and  the  third  largest  company  within  the   waterworks  industry.    Founded  in  1953,  Ferguson  has  locations  in  50  states,  the  District   of  Columbia,  Puerto  Rico,  the  Caribbean  and  Mexico,  and  is  committed  to  growth  –  of   their  business,  their  people,  and  their  support  of  the  communities  in  which  they  do
business.