Job Details

USA-FINANCIAL MANAGER

Bianchi is the most historic and prestigious brand of bicycles. Our heritage, over 130 years strong, started in Milan in 1885 with Edoardo Bianchi, and cannot be equaled in the cycling world. Our positioning embodies the best of what Italy can offer to the world: a commitment to build products as artisans – “a regola d`arte”, distinguishing design, style, and taste.

Our wide range of products fans out gradually to meet the needs of the professional and casual rider, one who loves nature or one who simply wants to move quickly through urban traffic.  We provide the ideal bicycle for every type of cyclist.

Edoardo Bianchi said that the best way to test a product was to race it.  That`s how the Reparto Corse or Racing Department was born.  You can always learn something from extreme fatigue racing a bike.  Bianchi has always been able to take full advantage from those sensations and feedback to improve and test every bike thoroughly.  Just like in motor racing, we have always had a dedicated division following the riders to improve in competitions.  Innovation, science, and technology come together with our sensations. It is not a mystery that for over 100 years the dedication has allowed our champions to win and enabled Bianchi to deliver excellence. 

Job Purpose

Reporting to the US Country Manager and CFO of Bianchi Italy, the primary role of the successful candidate will be ensuring compliance with all local financial, taxation and employment related regulations and group accounting policies.  The candidate will be a leading member of the Group team in the US, and as such will be expected to be involved in the day-to-day running of the business, with the aim of continually improving its financial performance. 

Principal Accountabilities

•  Provide financial reports and interpret financial information for managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.

•  Complete the month and year end close.

•  Manage the preparation and monitoring of the company's budget and maintain the overall financial health of the organization.

•  Analyze costs, pricing, sales results, and the company's actual performance compared to business plans.

•  Maintain accounts receivable and payable, monitor credit review, apply payments accurately and timely, and interact with our retail partners to ensure they receive consistent and accurate statements and invoices. 

•  Ensure timely processing of payroll via ADP – including accurate commissions and clear statements to our independent sales representatives.   

•  Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.  Track expenses, budget, cash flow, receipts, and other financial dealings of the company. 

•  Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

•  Work with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

Requirements and skills:

•  Proven experience as a Financial Controller

•  Proficient user of finance software and ERP systems. Knowledge of Infor M3 is a plus.

•   Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

•   Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.

•   A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

•   Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

•   BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

•   Ability to communicate with our Italian colleagues and other stakeholders. 

•   Familiarity with import duties and taxes.

•   Familiarity with multi-state sales tax.

•   Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus

•   This position offers a competitive compensation package including 401K with company match up to 4% and health insurance.