Accounting Supervisor, Shared Services

Job ID:  517833

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead a sub-team within our Accounting Shared Services group. This role involves managing general and cost accounting activities, ensuring compliance with policies and controls, driving process improvements, and delivering excellent customer service. The position is key to ensuring efficient and accurate financial close processes while fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

What Shared Services Does
A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes essential business processes, creating streamlined operations, cost efficiencies, and consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC fosters innovation, supports strategic goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. SSC’s primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Ensures smooth revenue processes from customer order to payment.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Provides accurate financial reporting and robust accounting processes.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely payments to vendors and strengthens supplier relationships.
• Center of Excellence: Champions innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Shared Services empowers companies to focus on strategic priorities while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Shared Services sub-team to deliver accurate financial close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and cost accounting activities.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), driving proactive performance enhancements.
• Champion process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit activities and serve as a liaison between the sub-team and auditors.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that promotes engagement and professional growth.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure shared services activities deliver value and address feedback effectively.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting (required).

Experience:

• • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting functions.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience, preferably in a shared services environment.
  • Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP systems in a shared services context.

Skills:

• • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Knowledge of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
  • Proven track record in delivering customer service excellence.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and translate business strategies into actionable plans.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with 3 days in office and fully in office for the first 6 months.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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