Jobs at Ace Hardware Corporation

Manage month-end accounts receivable close including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting. Monitor and clear SAP billing exceptions, support patronage/dividend and loan processes, handle daily cash application, respond to audits and inquiries, and improve A/R policies and processes.

Support privacy, data governance, and compliance initiatives by reviewing web tracking, assisting vendor onboarding, handling consumer data requests, documenting processes, researching state privacy/AI regulations, and supporting related IT projects and training across Legal, IT, Marketing, and vendors.

Lead and oversee finance for multiple regional business locations. Drive monthly close, strengthen financial controls, manage budgets and forecasts, and deliver financial analysis and insight to support operational decisions and management. Promote operational excellence and lead cross-functional finance projects.

Lead the enterprise integration strategy and a team of engineers to maintain availability, resiliency, and standards for data/application connectivity. Oversee Informatica, IBM, and Azure integration platforms, drive migration from batch to API-led and event-driven architectures, own API lifecycle, support 24/7 production, mentor staff, and ensure secure, scalable integrations for retail supply chain and SaaS ecosystems.

Oversee procurement for MarTech platforms, collaborating with marketing and IT teams to manage contracts, optimize spend, and ensure compliance. Lead category management, develop governance structures, and mitigate risks while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Lead design, administration, and improvement of compensation programs (merit, incentive, salary structures, job evaluations). Advise HR and business leaders, run analyses, support projects/Workday implementations, prepare Board materials, and mentor direct reports to attract, retain, and reward talent.

Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance across multiple functions. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts; develop contract templates; advise on marketing, franchising, M&A, and business licensing; support franchise disclosure documents; manage outside counsel and legal spend; assist with commercial disputes; partner with internal stakeholders and report to senior legal leadership.

Lead communications, training, and operational support for the Ace Rewards loyalty program. Own CRM and communication strategies, promotional calendar planning, training materials, SOPs, performance monitoring, and event support to drive program adoption and retention.

Support accurate, efficient EDI invoice processing by analyzing transaction errors, performing root-cause analysis, producing KPI scorecards, leading cross-functional error resolution, recommending process improvements, training partners, and supporting daily Accounts Payable operations.

Analyze cost, commodity and market data to set cost-out goals and drive sourcing strategies. Perform should-cost modeling, bid management, vendor negotiations, and scenario financial analysis using eRFx, Alteryx, Power BI and Excel. Partner with Merchandising, Category Management, Finance and Pricing to prioritize opportunities, track milestones, and maintain analytic repositories and dashboards.

The role involves managing import/export compliance, overseeing daily operations, leading compliance programs, and maintaining relations with customs. The manager will guide a team, optimize logistics, and ensure adherence to trade regulations across multiple countries.

The Sr. HR Business Partner is a strategic advisor to the sales force, overseeing HR practices and processes, including staffing, performance management, and employee relations, to enhance organizational effectiveness and culture.