Advisor, Finance Operations - Cardinal Health
Baton Rouge, LA
About the Job
Ideal candidate will be based in the Greater Columbus Area with the ability to work a hybrid schedule (coming into the office 1-3 days a week). Also open to remote candidates!
What Finance Operations and Global Finance Shared Services contributes to Cardinal Health
Finance Operations is responsible for core financial operation processes. This can include customer and vendor contract administration; customer and vendor pricing, rebates, billing vendor chargeback research and reconciliation; processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment; fixed asset accounting for book and tax records; cash application; and journal entries.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and work streams.
+ Demonstrates experience working in a transnational finance environment coupled with strong internal controls.
+ Possesses understanding of service level goals and objectives when providing customer support.
+ Works collaboratively to respond to non-standard requests.
+ Possesses strong organizational skills and prioritizes getting the right things done.
Responsibilities
Compute and own the rebate calculation process for more complex rebate models, including the following responsibilities:
+ Maintenance and processing of SAP Vistex accruals and settlement calculation runs
+ Preparing audit support packages for review and assuring SOX compliance for calculations
+ Obtaining payment approvals used for processing payments through SAP
+ Complete required reporting packages for customer use
+ Work with offshore team to facilitate data processing requests associated with corresponding rebate payouts
Respond to direct inquiries pertaining to rebates and admin fees coming from both internal and external stakeholders
Ensure GPO Admin Fees and Rebates are properly accounted for; perform balance sheet reconciliation reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals from a Record-to-Report (RTR) and Month-End Close perspective
Partner with Sales and Account Management teams to ensure customer inquiries are prioritized and addressed accurately and in a timely manner, especially for our Retail Independent Buying Groups and material/complex Pharmaceutical Customers
Work with Manager on more complicated customer and transaction activities
Investigate issues by conducting thorough root cause analysis; establish preventative measures to avoid recurring issues
Maintain and enhance internal SOX control structure
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives while enhancing standardization across areas
Collaboration between across the organization to properly account for transactions, including but not limited to Sales/Account Management, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Contracting and Revenue Management
Qualifications
+ Bachelors’ degree in related field, Finance or similar preferred
+ 4+ years of experience in related field, including but not limited to Finance, Audit, or Accounting preferred
+ Knowledge with SAP, Legal Contracts, and general knowledge of GAAP preferred
+ Strong Excel and Business Objects skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ Must be able to take on tasks like a utility player and be agile to changing and various processes in different environments
+ Has a strong emphasis on time management and being open to provide transparent communication
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope, including leading offshore teams and working in conjunction with other CAH teams
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems; solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently and receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $66,500-$94,900
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 01/03/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
What Finance Operations and Global Finance Shared Services contributes to Cardinal Health
Finance Operations is responsible for core financial operation processes. This can include customer and vendor contract administration; customer and vendor pricing, rebates, billing vendor chargeback research and reconciliation; processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment; fixed asset accounting for book and tax records; cash application; and journal entries.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of financial processes, accounting policies, systems, controls, and work streams.
+ Demonstrates experience working in a transnational finance environment coupled with strong internal controls.
+ Possesses understanding of service level goals and objectives when providing customer support.
+ Works collaboratively to respond to non-standard requests.
+ Possesses strong organizational skills and prioritizes getting the right things done.
Responsibilities
Compute and own the rebate calculation process for more complex rebate models, including the following responsibilities:
+ Maintenance and processing of SAP Vistex accruals and settlement calculation runs
+ Preparing audit support packages for review and assuring SOX compliance for calculations
+ Obtaining payment approvals used for processing payments through SAP
+ Complete required reporting packages for customer use
+ Work with offshore team to facilitate data processing requests associated with corresponding rebate payouts
Respond to direct inquiries pertaining to rebates and admin fees coming from both internal and external stakeholders
Ensure GPO Admin Fees and Rebates are properly accounted for; perform balance sheet reconciliation reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals from a Record-to-Report (RTR) and Month-End Close perspective
Partner with Sales and Account Management teams to ensure customer inquiries are prioritized and addressed accurately and in a timely manner, especially for our Retail Independent Buying Groups and material/complex Pharmaceutical Customers
Work with Manager on more complicated customer and transaction activities
Investigate issues by conducting thorough root cause analysis; establish preventative measures to avoid recurring issues
Maintain and enhance internal SOX control structure
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives while enhancing standardization across areas
Collaboration between across the organization to properly account for transactions, including but not limited to Sales/Account Management, Legal, Finance, Pricing, Accounting, Contracting and Revenue Management
Qualifications
+ Bachelors’ degree in related field, Finance or similar preferred
+ 4+ years of experience in related field, including but not limited to Finance, Audit, or Accounting preferred
+ Knowledge with SAP, Legal Contracts, and general knowledge of GAAP preferred
+ Strong Excel and Business Objects skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
+ Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
+ Must be able to take on tasks like a utility player and be agile to changing and various processes in different environments
+ Has a strong emphasis on time management and being open to provide transparent communication
+ May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
+ Works on complex projects of large scope, including leading offshore teams and working in conjunction with other CAH teams
+ Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems; solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
+ Completes work independently and receives general guidance on new projects
+ Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
+ May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $66,500-$94,900
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage
+ Paid time off plan
+ Health savings account (HSA)
+ 401k savings plan
+ Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
+ Short- and long-term disability coverage
+ Work-Life resources
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 01/03/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._
_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._
_To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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