Position: Retail Financial Manager
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
A specialized food retailer experiencing rapid growth is looking for a financial manager to supervise the integrated operational accounting in the U.S. corporate sector.
This role requires close collaboration with the warehouse, logistics, purchasing, production, and store operations teams.
The selected candidate will oversee the accounting function and provide analysis and feedback in various areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Finance & Core Accounting: Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll oversight, cash management, and the month-end/year-end close processes.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and support executive leadership with strategic planning.
- Operational Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels across warehouse and retail locations, review aging/expiration reports, and analyze slow-moving or excess inventory.
- Waste & Profitability Optimization: Partner with operations teams to execute action plans for promotions, discounts, or repackaging to reduce waste and optimize product margins.
- Audits, Compliance & Controls: Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, and coordinate audits with external partners.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with warehouse, logistics, purchasing, and store management through regular on-site walkthroughs to ensure inventory accuracy and operational discipline.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience , ideally with a hands-on management style in an on-site environment.
- Industry Background: Strong preference for experience in food, consumer products, retail, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environments.
- Financial Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, inventory accounting, and cost accounting principles.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work closely with operations, warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams.
- Technical & Soft Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems , paired with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
