Ross Careers – Finance Manager

Job Description:

To lead, direct, develop and coordinate all aspects for budgeting (short and long term), forecasting and month close activities to support Distribution operations. Also responsible for tracking payroll, occupancy, other administrative and capital expenditures. This includes detailed variance analysis and various financial projects related to the DC. Also responsible for recruiting and the development of the finance team within the DC.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and research distribution cost (expense and capital) variances from budget and forecast.
• Assist distribution center managers in resolving their accounting questions and researching General Ledger activity. Act as a liaison between
• Finance and Distribution for accounting and financial matters.
• Provide decision support for operating management with ad hoc analysis. Other duties as assigned.
• Review and submit monthly accruals from distribution centers for completeness and propriety. Provide explanations on changes to accrual amounts month to month.
• Recruit, train and develop finance team members at the DC.
• Manage the Month Close process to include consolidation and reporting of DC ledger accounts, explanations of variances from budget and forecast, and generation of Journal Entries as required. Interact with corporate finance staff as required to ensure accuracy of accounting entries.
• Lead the generation of the yearly budget to include G&A assumptions, productivity assumptions and wage analysis. Present annual budget to operations team.
• Review and audit data and tools used in supporting the DC, assumptions, forecasting methodology, and final results of weekly expense forecasts.
• Recommend improvements in monitoring and forecasting processes and tools and follow through to implementation.
• Monitor actual distribution cost transactions in the General Ledger for errors, incorrect classification and variances from forecasts and budget.

Job Requirements:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication
• Decision Quality
• Experience in project management
• Managerial Courage
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Access
• 3+ years of management experience
• Building Effective Teams
• Experience in logistics or distribution with emphasis on financial or operational planning and forecasting
• Confidentiality concerning all projects
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines and changing priorities
• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required with an MBA or CPA preferred
• Knowledge of accounting theory and strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of budget preparation and variance analysis
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Job Details:

Company: Ross

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Fort Mill, SC

Application Deadline: N/A

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