Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager will be primarily responsible for the company’s finance and accounting processes, including A/P, A/R, G/L, financial analysis, and the day-to-day management of the department.

The role will lead the month end close, budget, and forecasting process to ensure timely and accurate submission of data and key analysis, including in-depth analysis on key drivers of the businesses, trend reporting, profitability analyses and interpretation of strategy and underlying growth/efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the senior business leadership to drive the business and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepares in-depth monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirement reviews of consolidated financial statements for use by Senior Leadership for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Oversee and ensures the maintenance and updating of the financial accounting and reporting systems to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX.
• Supervises and motivates assigned staff; plans and establishes goals & objectives, evaluates training and development plans, conducts performance evaluations, and provides on-going feedback.
• Simplify and streamline finance and accounting processes
• Manage all aspects of the month-end close process including ensuring all intercompany transactions are posted and balanced with other entities.
• Review month end reconciliations.
• Managing Finance initiatives encompassing implementation of internal controls, capital expenditures process, contracts with suppliers/customers, etc.
• Performs other projects or duties as assigned.
• Provide weekly reporting and forecast on revenue and orders.
• Submit monthly forecasts for revenue, cash collections, P&L and working capital.
• Prepare analysis to management monthly (MBR) on key financial performance measurements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10 years of related experience (Project-based accounting experience considered an asset).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics SL is considered an asset.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills; working with large datasets from multiple systems.
• Strong analytical background; results driven.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize activities and manage workload in a complex fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Well-developed critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and business operations personnel.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business.

We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions.

We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.