VP of Shared Services

Job ID:  508660

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

The VP of Shared Services will be responsible for leading the centralized teams in AP, AR, Indirect Sales Tax and Payroll Services across the Oldcastle APG business.  Successful candidates will have a proven track-record of building and managing a Shared Services organization in a large company.  We are looking for this person to identify areas for improvement within the shared services department by reviewing new and existing processes, resources and systems. 

Job Location

This is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Office in Atlanta, GA. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the day-to-day operations of a shared services team of ~30 people
• Evaluate and expand the scope of the department & lead the transformation of our shared services organization
• Partner and build trust with the business leaders to identify areas where a centralized model will make process/transactions more consistent and efficient
• Effectively drive change – understanding the pace that the enterprise can embrace the change
• Create buy-in and understanding across organizational stakeholders within a decentralized environment
• Grow the shared services organization to capitalize on potential synergies and efficiencies
• Establish effective measurements and monitoring system to ensure performance including KPIs
• Oversee fiscal activities of the shared services team including budgeting, reporting and audits
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as liaison between Finance, HR and IT where necessary to implement proposed projects and improvements
• Travel up to 10%
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in a multi-divisional Shared Services environment
• 5+ years of experience leading accounting functions (AP, AR, Payroll)
• Proven track record of building a Shared Services organization
• Strong organizational and communication skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Previous experience with M3/Lawson, Workday (payroll processing) or Vertex (sales tax) a plus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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