Finance Manager, Budget and Incentives PSG

The PSG Finance Manager of Budget and Incentives works closely with a variety of functional areas within the Company spanning various levels of the organization. This role manages a segment of the global incentive compensation budgeting process from end to end and has responsibility over ensuring that the Company’s incentive compensation budget policies and procedures are implemented and maintained throughout the year, driving accurate incentive forecasts and payouts. 

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. 

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain the financial operating systems surrounding the annual incentive compensation budget process for PSG to ensure budgets are accurate and in alignment with the Company’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Maintain a consistent and streamlined incentive month-end close and forecasting process that will be used to provide clear visibility of financial projections, control costs, and prevent unforeseen impacts to key stakeholders.
• Manage the timely and accurate publication of monthly financial incentive results to allow management to react and adjust based on results and develop enhancements that will allow business unit to better drive strategy and profit
• Possess a strong understanding of US GAAP to own the PSG bonus close activities and ensure accurate on time month-end close entries 
• Own forecast scenario modeling to provide forecast options based on historical data and trends 
• Calculate and track incentive programs in conjunction with HR and business partners.
• Actively manage PSG incentive compensation budget adjustments to ensure accuracy is maintained throughout the year
• In addition to the tasks listed above, this position will gain exposure to reporting and hierarchy changes related to the Company’s global system integration projects and will help drive continuous improvement by employing transactional lean concepts to improve the budget and incentive processes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, and the skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adjust and reprioritize as needed, while maintaining a strict adherence to deadlines is critical. Attention to detail, as well as a desire and ability to solve problems through complex financial situations is a must.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in  Finance or Accounting
• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365 Suite 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status 
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• Master’s in Accounting/Finance or CPA .
• Experience in budgeting for incentive compensations.
• Experience analyzing data, present findings, and offer proposed solutions.
• Experience using OneStream and Oracle applications.
• Experience with P&L management and budget development.

Travel: 10%