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Robert Half
Torrance, CA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.
- Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.
- Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.
- Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.
- Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.
- Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.
- Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.
- Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.
- Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.