DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · 1 day ago
Senior Operational Finance Specialist, Road Transport US
USA - Lancaster, Midpoint Dr
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDSV - Global Transport and Logistics is the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. The Senior Operational Finance Specialist role is responsible for executing and overseeing day-to-day operational finance activities that support the organization’s White Glove Operations, ensuring accurate financial processing across various functions while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and support financial reporting.
Freight ServiceInsuranceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee daily operational finance activities supporting White Glove operations
Interpret and apply financial controls and governance standards for operational financial procedures
Facilitate financial back-office processes, ensuring alignment with established financial controls and governance standards
Support freight audit, billing, and settlement processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of customer and supplier transactions
Approve and resolve customer billing exceptions within established thresholds, determining appropriate corrective actions prior to invoice release
Evaluate supplier invoice discrepancies and determine appropriate resolution strategies based on contractual terms, financial risk, and operational impact
Monitor Operational AR activities, supporting accurate posting, issue identification, and timely resolution of customer billing inquiries
Act as a liaison between Operations and Financial Controlling to analyze and resolve issues impacting billing or payment cycles
Analyze operational finance trends to identify financial risk, margin leakage, and control gaps, and determine corrective actions to address identified issues
Lead exception management analysis, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions to reduce recurring financial and operational risk
Ensure operational data integrity across systems supporting billing, audit, and reporting processes
Partner closely with Operations, Control Tower teams, AR/AP, Commercial, and Technology to resolve financial exceptions and process gaps
Support business leaders by providing insight and data validation related to operational financial performance
Analyze and resolve systemic operational finance issues within delegated authority and escalate only high-risk or out-of-scope matters to the Director, Business Financials
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, exercising judgment to redesign processes, implement controls, and improve financial performance
Establish, maintain, and interpret operational finance policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across White Glove operations
Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and testing efforts related to billing and financial reporting
Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required
3–6 years of experience in operational finance, billing, freight audit, AP/AR, or financial operations
Strong understanding of operational finance processes, including billing, AP/AR, and reconciliations
High attention to detail with the ability to identify data discrepancies and root causes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business leaders
Comfortable working with ERP systems, billing platforms, and financial reporting tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in transportation, logistics, trucking, or supply chain environments strongly preferred
Experience working within a control tower or centralized operations model is a plus
Company
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, we keep supply chains flowing in a world of change.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.02B2024-10-04Post Ipo Equity· $5.49B
2024-06-26Post Ipo Debt· $534.02M
2002-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Irene Hill
Chief Executive Officer
Angie Hornik
Human Resources Business Partner
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