Contract Compliance Manager
Chicago, IL
FreshEdge
FreshEdge
FreshEdge is built on a united infrastructure of fresh food distributors collectively working to provide an unmatched assortment and service level across contiguous geographies via multiple locations and refrigerated facilities. We look forward to adding to our team and continuing our growth.
Essential Functions:
- Act as a point of contact for customers, clients, partners, and internal employees.
- Maintain records of contracts with particular focus on monitoring continual compliance.
- Identify problem areas when it comes to fulfilling compliance standards and help develop recommendations to improve organizational procedures.
- Maintain regular communication cadence with General Counsel about relevant contracts.
- Communicate and present information to stakeholders about all contract-related matters.
- Monitor contracts and work with General Counsel on termination, extension, or renewal as directed by the applicable business leaders.
- Support the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to intercompany transactions, fixed assets, general ledger, taxes, and treasury reporting.
- Reconcile multiple customer accounts and vendor statements daily, ensuring that all transactions are accounted for and accurate.
- Assist with the development of staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
Competencies, Education, and Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and to identify business process improvements.
- Strong analytical skills demonstrated in either financial or wholesale distribution industry
- Must be able to operate under a degree of autonomy
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 5 years of successful experience in health care, wholesale distribution, or corporate accounting performing most of the above duties.
- Excellent knowledge and experience in accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.) and/or contract compliance background required.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and experience with advanced accounting ERP systems and accounting software (e.g., Produce Pro)
- Successful experience leading within/across a cross-functional team.
Physical Demands:
- Stand or sit for long periods of time
- Work in cold or wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time
- Travel as needed (40%)
Benefits:
- Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Weekly Paid
- Career Advancement Opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or another legally protected status.