Supervisor, Capital & Project CoordinationLocation:Wilmington, Massachusetts2406287The individual in this position acts as the initial point of contact for all capital requests & projects and the subject matter expert on the financial tracking of all capital projects, capital spending, and timely project completion. Works closely with the Manager to ensure procedural adherence & reporting accuracy while identifying inefficiencies and recommending process improvements. Individuals would also work closely with project management teams to ensure corporate compliance & provide field support to all locations & field installation teams. The person in this position would possess experience in general accounting or billing and have a solid drive to continuously improve processes in an ongoing effort to manage capital spent & project completions. In addition, the person in this position will be involved in utility bills, environmental & fleet billing management, new team members' onboarding & training, and direct report performance reviews.Responsibilities:
Direct, coordinate, and monitor the daily activities of 4 direct reports.
Audit, evaluate, and assess processes & practices across all work streams. Organize work and work processes. Conducting performance annual performance appraisals and recommending merit increases in conjunction with the manager and consistent with policy.
Ensuring all personnel are adequately trained in UniFirst policies and procedures, including follow-up training, compliance training, and consultations. Continual training and cross-training staff regularly.
Organizing and maintaining the department's daily support operations; preparing, verifying, and monitoring payroll; and maintaining related records. Organizing team events and maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Willingness and ability to take proactive measures to improve reporting & compliance.
Conduct monthly one-on-one direct report meetings to engage the team and encourage growth potential.
Ensure customer satisfaction in the field and within the team by providing positive and effective customer service and recommending and implementing service improvements.
Participate in the annual budget process by supporting the manager in preparing reports and handling other related documentation.
QualificationsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance / Accounting / or related business field
1+ years’ supervisory experience is desirable.
Experience with ERP software, including Oracle PPM, is desirable.
Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to manage internal and external relationships
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task
Experience in financial and business controls is preferred.
Self-starter, dependable, and able to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Benefits & Perks:401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination lawsUniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com orcall 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.