Sr. Financial Analyst - Inventory Control Finance

Position Overview

• This position requires a highly motivated candidate with strong analytical, process management, quantitative, and technical skills to aid in the department’s objectives.
• Responsible for the daily and monthly financial / operational analytical support of accounting operations as it relates to the Inventory Control Department, as well as being a liaison to all operational and corporate departments.
• Support an accurate and timely monthly close process, forecast, reporting, business objectives, strategic goals and initiatives.
• Maintain accuracy of all stock ledger/inventory data, its updates and all related controls.
• Perform Merchandise Inventory Valuation, Gross Margin and Cost Analysis.
• Assist Loss Prevention and Store Operations in coordination of physical inventories across the organization’s Distribution Centers and Stores.
• Coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance, support all corporate, store and DC inventory flows and initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of client assistance deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as in other special projects.

• Develop and maintain partner relationships with business units and corporate stakeholders (IT, Shortage Control, Asset Protection, Merchandising, Finance, DC, Logistics, etc.)

• Seek out process efficiencies and improvements

• Create Value-added reporting including KPI’s and Monthly Reporting Metrics

• Demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them to daily functions

• Collaboratively work with other business partners

• Responsible for timely and accurate financial close responsibilities, including inventory valuation, margin analysis, general ledger reconciliation and recording of inventory transfers and receipts

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of inventory transactions for Stores, DC’s and fulfillment operations (includes sales, markdowns, transfers, claims, receipts, shipments, and adjustments)

• Assist in Physical Inventory Reconciliations and analysis in addition to coordinate timing, execution and reporting of physical inventory as required.

• Provide shrink reporting for business units as required

• Ensure compliance with existing and develop/document new policies and procedures governing stock ledger maintenance and control. Partner with Corporate Finance to ensure that policies are in accordance with internal accounting practices and GAAP.

• Work closely with internal and external auditors as needed to satisfy audit review requirements and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

Four-year accounting/finance degree required, CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus.

2-4 years related work experience.

Inventory / accounting background, concentration in data analytics and reporting. Retail experience preferred.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Passion for data, analytics and pushing business innovation.

• Demonstrated understanding of the inventory flow and inventory accounting policies.

• Skilled at financial analysis, recognizing trends and communicating results.

• Excellent written and verbal communication with emphasis on strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with multiple levels of management and in cross-functional environments.

• Proven ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to drive projects to completion.

• Ability to adapt to changing business environment

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Advanced Excel skills. Strong PowerPoint skills.

• Power BI Skills.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

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