Director, Finance Implementation

The Director, Finance & Accounting will play a critical role in the implementation of Oracle Cloud Financials ERP and will help to ensure a smooth transition onto the new platform. This role will collaborate with key Finance partners, external and internal stakeholders to ensure milestones are met and achieved.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

• Manage General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Expense Management, project Financials, Time & Labor for Projects, Procurement (Indirect), Supplier Qualification Management, Supplier Portal, Enterprise Data Management, Account Reconciliation, Finance Consolidation & Close, and Planning & Budgeting.
• Responsible for the management of project resources, from planning through deployment and post go-live support.
• Manage scope, project timeline, budgets, quality control, third party partners, and overall risk management.
• Prepare and conduct status reporting with leadership, PMO and key stakeholders.
• Set the strategy for future enhancements of the ERP to enable growth.
• Communicate and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.
• Provide PMO support to align on methodology, approach, and deliverables with focus on reporting, requirements gathering, design, conversions, configuration, testing, data, go-live readiness, adoption, change management etc.
• Develop future financial leaders through talent development, training and mentoring of individuals, as well as staffing and recruiting of necessary skill sets.

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Highly organized, detailed-oriented self-starter who can work independently and within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take the initiative, multi-task and remain flexible with changing priorities.
• Thinks creatively and can adapt quickly to unexpected changes.
• Skilled leader who effectively leads his/her group by clearly communicating expectations, following through on deliverables and providing input and direction 
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Experience with systems integrations and development of automated processes preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate clear and concise ideas verbally and in writing.
• Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues.
• Highest professional standards and an impeccable record of integrity and honesty.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• 10-15 years of experience
• Experienced with an SEC registered company, international experience a plus
• Industry experience in retail, consumer products and/or manufacturing
• Experienced with Oracle ERP implementation

$170k-$230k - ANNUALLY

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.