Zapf Creation Us, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Zapf Creation Us, Inc.:

Subsidiary of German company specializing in manufacture and distribution of play and function dolls. US division manages distribution in the US, Canada, Latin America, and South America generating $50M in annual revenues. Served as senior Finance executive within US division managing finance and accounting operations encompassing cash flow, accounts receivable / payable, and general ledger with six team members. Prepared annual budgets, quarterly revisions, and monthly financial statements. Monitored annual audit process with outside audit firm and monthly close process. Ensured successful management of bank and financial institution relationships including Canadian banking and payroll administration. Served on Executive Leadership Committee contributing to strategic planning and optimization of growth and profitability initiatives. Reported directly to US division President and Finance executives at HQ in Germany. Selected Achievements:  Conducted extensive review of existing procedures in accounts receivable / payable, general ledger, multi-site payroll, customer service, and logistics. Reengineered procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.  Served as US SAP Implementation Lead communicating with IT team in Germany and key users in US from process evaluation through implementation, troubleshooting, and customization of software for US division.  Reduced accounts payable processing time 50% and reconciled balance sheet and bank accounts unreconciled for previous fiscal year.  Reconciled open balances, delivered $2M in past due payments, and reduced month end close cycle by 20 days.  Renegotiated credit insurance contract at significantly lower rate. Delivered compliance with sales tax laws of multiple state retaining e-commerce business and wholesale distribution through selection and installation of multi-state sales tax and Canadian tax package.  Implemented EDI system reducing order taking, invoicing, and payment receipt time.

What they like about Zapf Creation Us, Inc.:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

International Finance, Treasury Management, Cost Accounting, ROI Analysis, Financial Statement, Budget

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access), SAP, Peoplesoft, MAS90, Timberline, Yardi Systems, MRI

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Zapf Creation Us, Inc.: