VP Finance

There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. 

It’s time to energize your future!  Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity – apply today! Stay connected with us – follow our journey, job openings, and latest news on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Business and Financial Leadership

• Continuous financial review to control and monitor the business and improve its performance
• Collaborate with other functional leaders and drive process improvement through the organization
• Understand and help control sales development, gross margin evolution, and assist other departments in gross margin improvement initiatives
• Provide accurate, timely and meaningful reporting, including analytics to highlight areas for improvement and cost savings, more specifically ensure a close follow-up of discretionary, adaptable and controllable costs
• Assess, manage, and minimize risk of accounts receivable and inventory levels to ensure optimal financial performance
• Ensure that a strong and reliable internal control framework exists in the Company, enhance and adapt it in collaboration with other functional leaders, develop and implement procedures that effectively manage the risks
• Participate in the creation and implementation of action plans and recommendations made by internal or external auditors or by Sonepar Internal Control team in a timely manner
• Prepare financial models for strategic initiatives and investments such as branch expansions and relocations, acquisitions, and significant capex investments
• Provide financial guidance on contracts, agreements, proposals and liaise with Corporate legal department when necessary
• Effective and timely reporting and communication with Central Region VP – Finance.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts at the Company and branch level, including analysis against actual performance
• Develop and prepare metrics and reports for operations, regions, and branches
• Prepare management commentary and financial presentations 
• Support Sonepar FP&A on required reporting and analysis
• Anticipate and foresee evolution of the financial aspects of the Company, inform management of trends, evolutions, risks and opportunities

Finance Operations

• Manage and develop the team of local financial operations resources
• Enforce all Sonepar policies, ensure controls are in place and operating effectively
• Manage the T&E and inventory corporate card program within the Concur platform
• Develop appropriate customer and vendor relationships to manage assets

Accounting

• Financial ownership of all accounts
• Collaborate and maintain a strong relationship with Shared Services and Corporate Finance team
• Manage internal and external audits of all types
• Research and resolution of accounting issues, development of accounting estimates

• 8 to 12 years of financial management, with experience in distribution industry preferred

• Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) from a 4-year college or University in Accounting/Finance; With CPA is a plus
• Proven track record as a leader who can solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Supervisory experience as direct manager of a department with responsibility for hiring, accountability, performance reviews, team development, etc.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage effectively in a matrixed organization
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems.  Experience with Eclipse ERP a plus.

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Ready to join the fun? Apply today and become part of the Crawford Crew – where we work hard, laugh often, and always have a spark to share! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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