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.

A Day in the Life

• 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.

You'll Come With

Education and Qualifications:

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

Licenses/Certification/Registration: N/A

Experience: 2-4 years related work experience.
Inventory / accounting background, concentration in data analytics and reporting. Retail experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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!