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As the Operations Finance Manager, Center of Excellence, you will oversee the Operations Finance Center of Excellence, with the primary goal of enhancing the efficiency of Operations Finance. Your main responsibilities will include standardizing Operations Finance processes, spearheading automation initiatives, and developing standardized reports to support strategic decision-making within PPG Operations. Additionally, you will oversee a centralized Costing support team.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance. You will be based in our General Office in Pittsburgh, PA and follow our hybrid work policy.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee and develop the USCA Costing support team based in Querétaro, along with the another Operations Finance Center of Excellence support member.

• Manage the transition of Costing procedures and analysis to the USCA Costing team.

• Develop strategies to streamline, document, and implement process enhancements for key Operations Accounting activities.

• Collaborate with the IT department to drive increased automation within Operations Finance processes.

• Lead operational standardization initiatives, including costing, Strategic Business Unit allocations, and the implementation of the new inventory excess and obsolescence policy and tool on a global scale.

• Partner with Operations Finance Managers to establish a comprehensive training program for current and future team members, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing development.

• Monitor closing activities specifically focusing on inventory and costing complexities, including journal entries, analysis, and reporting, while identifying opportunities for optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years Operations Finance or Cost Accounting experience required

• We prefer experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning systems, such as Oracle or SAP, and technical proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.

• Willingness to travel 5 to 10 percent

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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