FINANCE MANAGER (RETAIL & ECOMMERCE)

Finance Manager (Retail & eCommerce)

Job Category : FINANCE / ACCT Requisition Number : RETAI03000 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

Located in Irvine, California, 5.11 is the fastest-growing and most well-known brand of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear designed specifically to enhance the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of tactical professionals and technical enthusiasts worldwide.

With offices around the globe, 5.11 works directly with end users to create products that exceed rigorous standards and has allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the premier choice for those who always have to be ready.

Our purpose-built gear has developed strong consumer demand, creating a direct-to-consumer business that is now our largest growth engine.

5.11 products can be purchased online, through authorized dealers and retailers, as well as at 5.11 company-owned retail stores.

Our long-term vision is to build an iconic global brand rooted in innovating purpose-built gear for the most demand missions, inspiring the world to always be ready.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Retail and eCommerce Finance Manager reports to the Domestic Controller and will be responsible for the accounting and financial support for the 5.

11 Omnichannel business (5.11 E-commerce, 5.11 Retail stores and 5.11 Amazon). This position requires great interpersonal skills, the ability to interact cross functionally, and the ability to problem solve and think analytically.

In addition, this position will supervise the Retail Accounting Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Working with the SVP of Omnichannel, develop critical metrics and key performance indicators to report on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis, including annualized revenue vs. pro-forma.
• Develop and produce robust reporting packages including but not limited to : category analysis, product margin analysis, inventory levels, CAPEX by store, and impact and progress from E-commerce ship from store.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process. On a monthly basis, analyze and investigate budget vs. actual results for revenues, gross margin and operating expenses, and work with the business to provide explanation of variances and identify risk or opportunity for the forecast.
• Assist in the month-end close process including : prepare or review team journal entries in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.

g. U.S. GAAP), and for accuracy, and completeness, as well as perform and review monthly reconciliations for the Omni business.

Research variances and propose adjustments to correct account balances prior to their submission to the 5.11 financial team, to ensure the highest levels of accuracy.

• Directly or through coordination with our IT team, produce a variety of complex reports and / or analysis on an ad-hoc basis in response to executive or upper management inquiries.
• Manage accounting human resource objectives by training, assigning, coaching, and counseling; communicating clear job expectations;

appraising and reviewing personnel contributions; and developing / enforcing policies and procedures.

Successful completion of ad hoc projects as deemed necessary by the CFO or the VP, Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of FP&A or broad-based accounting-related work experience, including 3+ years of prior supervisory experience.

2+ years of retail or ecommerce financial experience required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (ability to present to senior management)
• Flexibility to perform effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with emphasis on meeting tight deadlines. Occasional weekend work may be required to meet deadline
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts based on US GAA
• Advanced analysis and Excel skills and familiarity using and extracting date from ERP systems
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

ETHOS :

At 5.11 Tactical, everyone has the opportunity to be a leader and perform in an exceptional manner. We strive to uphold our Ethos which defines our culture T rusted, R esponsive, A ccountable and C ommitted.

• Trusted
• Strive to create trust in everything we do, starting with self-trust and relationship trust. We work on the components of integrity, intent, capability and results.
• Responsive
• Listen to the needs of our end-user Professionals, then develop, produce and deliver solutions to their problems. Each of us chooses to be a leader and takes charge of what is within our circle of influence.
• Accountable
• Seek to achieve results with a bias for action. We like to compete and be measured against the most demanding standards to ensure our continued success.
• Committed
• Overcome obstacles to accomplish our goals and support our team members when challenges arise. We complete commitments and seek to over-deliver relative to expectations.

5.11 practice is to hire at age 18 and older.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)