General Summary: This position will support the Director of FP&A in the budgeting/forecasting process, month-end closing and variance analysis, cash flow modeling and various ad hoc projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist Director of FP&A in preparing annual budget and quarterly forecasts for multiple divisions and brands.
• Develop balance sheet and cash flow forecasting model and review results monthly in order to make continuous improvements to the model.
• Participate in month-end close process including variance analysis of expenses and gross margin reconciliation.
• Work with staff accountants during close process to ensure proper accruals are made.
• Develop models to improve the efficiency and accuracy of expense forecasting.
• Update monthly sales and allowance reporting.
• Assist in maintaining budget database.
• Track monthly expenses and identify opportunities for savings.
• Update and maintain bonus compensation models.
• Calculate commissions for salespeople on quarterly basis.
• Support division heads with variance analysis and reporting needs.
• Complete special projects for CFO and Corporate Controller as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Ability to understand and follow somewhat complex verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with others.
• Most decisions are made within company policy restraints, and some latitude exists. Decisions may impact others or the organization.
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times.
• Job duties varied, frequently require attention to and/or coordination of concurrent job duties.
• Ability to multi task, high pressure environment. Highly organized, detail oriented and time management skills essential. Strong follow up and completion skills.
• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, solves problems for self, complex problems referred to supervisor
• Has no supervisory responsibility, provides basic work direction usually one-on-one
  
  

• BS Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 - 4 years of financial planning and accounting experience
• Highly skilled in Excel, including pivot tables, macros and complex formulas in order to manipulate large amounts of data
• Experience in cash flow modeling
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Lawson a plus