Charlotte Russe Financial Analyst (San Diego, CA)

SUMMARY
Works cross functionally to ensure operational & company financial goals/objectives are met on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Provides analytical & strategic support to business partners to ensure near and long term strategies are optimized for company growth.

Applies principles of accounting and financial analysis to analyze past and present financial operations and prepares periodic multi-departmental budgets by performing the following duties. Responsible for abiding by all Company standards as explained in the Company Handbook. All essential duties listed below must be accomplished according to established department measures and standards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes records of past and present financial data, trends and costs, estimated and actual revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred, to project future sales and expenses.
• Provide Store Operations strategy support.
• Work with all business partners to forecast store payroll annually, monthly & weekly; provide necessary business updates & variance analysis to all levels of management, and strategic support for improved modeling allocations.
• Forecast Store Operating Supply budget, provide monthly store expense dollars, monitor expenses and provide variance analysis.
• Field bonus program: develop & communicate goals, calculate results, and variance analysis.
• Field key performance indicator (KPI) reporting.
• Traffic/Conversion Analysis
• Assists management on matters such assumptions underlying budget forecasts and variances from budget.
• Prepares analysis and reviews with Financial Management to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate financial planning.
• Assists in the preparation of internal forecasts of income statements, balance sheets, cash flows and other financial data for the senior executive staff.
• Prepares periodic reports and schedules in support of the Financial Management.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

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Niagara Partners Staff Accountant (NYC)

Country :	USA
Region :	New York
Department :	New York
Town :	NEW YORK, NY
Contract type :	Permanent
Availability :	Full time
Salary :	$37,000 to $45,000 per year
Experience :	2 to 5 years
STAFF ACCOUNTANT (WOMEN'S FASHION - HIGH END APPAREL)
Description :	Staff Accountant _________________________________________ Our client is a High End Apparel Company. They have an immediate need in their Accounting Department for a Staff Accountant - This position will be temp to perm! (First 6 weeks are temporary) Job Description Seeking an Accountant with 2-5 years experience in retail accounting. Skills Bank Rec's Heavy Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll (Adp a plus) Assist with the month end close (Quickbooks experience a plus) Qualifications Accounting Degree Mandatory For immediate consideration please email a copy of your resume in WORD format to Brian@niagarapartners.com

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Hot Topic VP Controller (Los Angeles)

Company Overview

It all started in 1988. A ton of teen retail accessory stores littered the malls, but there weren't any cool, music-inspired accessory destinations for both guys and girls. Enter Hot Topic. As 1990 rolled around, adding apparel seemed like a no-brainer. What better way than to bring in the ultimate music fan essential—band T-shirts. Customers flipped when they walked into Hot Topic stores and saw Bauhaus, The Cure, TSOL, and Depeche Mode rock tees at their fingertips. Within a year, we had about 50 different band titles, along with rock-inspired clothing lines like Lip Service and Serious. Today, Hot Topic has a growing line of apparel and accessories that includes music tees, band merch, shorts, swimwear, capris, pants, shoes, body jewelry, jeans and more.

As we expanded, we also discovered that customers were equally drawn to the underground cartoon, cult movie, and comic book scenes. It was a unique culture fans could call their own, so we brought the world of South Park, Care Bears, Superman, SpongeBob and tons of other pop icons right to them! In 1996, with about 60 teen retail stores, Hot Topic became a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock exchange, under the symbol HOTT. The cash from our public offering allowed us to expand to the over 600 stores we have today.

We're proud of our track record, having made appearances on FORTUNE® Magazine's 100 Best Companies To Work For and Forbes Magazine's 200 Best Small Companies. Other than music as the backbone, our culture is all about listening to our employees and customers. Open communication and soliciting feedback truly matter here!

Job Description

Enjoy Accounting in Our Creative and Unique Environment!

From the minute you walk into our Headquarters, you can see, hear and feel the energy. Our "open" offices (no interior walls!) allow everyone to be highly interactive, and we have monitors throughout the building playing music videos to keep us energized.

We are currently seeking a VP, Controller to provide proactive leadership to the accounting operations functions of the business. He/she will ensure that all departments share a model of discipline, control and customer service. This individual will also plan, delegate and direct activities that will result in all accounting standards being met as well as all activity of the business being reported timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the results of the business are reported timely and accurately
  • Make sure that financial statements are properly stated
  • Review complete balance sheet accounts monthly and all supporting documentation and summarize key issues for the leadership of the business.
  • Ensure that projections reflect current activity and anticipate future activity of the business.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the finance and accounting team.
• Direct the plans for all financial systems modifications and upgrades.
• Ensure all departments are compliant with regulatory bodies, i.e., IRS, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, etc.
• Define, communicate and ensure adherence to Company policies, procedures, standards and controls… - Enforce financial and operations controls.
• Improve departmental productivity.
• Encourage compliance with ethical and legal standards and Company policy.
• Manage the development of a quality staff that addresses appropriate succession planning to fulfill the needs of the business.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships that support the strategic objectives of the business.
• Hiring of all positions in accounting operations.
• Recommend and coordinate implementation of policies and procedures for the business such as
  • Vendor terms
  • Travel and Expense Policy
  • Cash & Treasury Management
  • Review of various other policies and terms as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive managerial experience in Accounting/Financial Operations for retail companies with annual volume in excess of $250 million.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience - CPA.
• Proven track record of leadership and development of accounting professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to attract, develop, and mentor high caliber performers.

Benefits that Rock!

We recognize your life is made up of many different things beyond work. And at Hot Topic we work hard, but we have fun, too! To help provide for the health and well-being of our employees, we offer amazing benefits including:

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability (STD)

· 401(k) Plan

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Apply today and see why our employees are happy to work at Hot Topic!

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Westfield Marketing Coordinator (Santa Clara, CA)

The center Coordinator of Marketing is responsible for assisting the Director of Marketing with marketing programs and initiatives that are developed to drive sales/traffic and NOI growth. The marketing Coordinator serves as a key support and activation partner for all center consumer marketing programs and activities.

1. Consumer Marketing:

The Coordinator of Marketing owns the responsibility for supporting and activating all consumer promotional concepts, services and marketing programs that drive sales/traffic and NOI growth for the center.

- Works with the Director of Marketing to create strategic local marketing plans that align with national marketing objectives.
- Plays the key lead role to activate the local implementation of national marketing platforms and any center consumer and/or retailer specific marketing programs.
- Supports digital and social networking business concepts. Position is responsible for updating center digital content assuring accuracy and value to the customer.
- Support the Director of Marketing with any applicable center specific tourism, community and/or local government strategic marketing efforts.
- Assists with any public relations and advertising materials for the center as assigned by the Director of Marketing.

2. Customer Service and Experience:

The Coordinator of Marketing will assist with all aspects of customer experience/service and associated measurement programs.

- Assists in training, mentoring and coaching customer service representatives to consistently deliver WOW customer service.
- Assists in the management of Westfield’s Customer Service initiatives and employee based incentive/rewards programs as well as other customer service satisfaction measurement initiatives for the center.
- Strives to improve and build upon overall customer services and amenities. Researches analog industries, seeking new ideas and best practices to incorporate into menu of Westfield services.

3. Common Area:

The Coordinator of Marketing is responsible for ensuring that all brand standards are followed in all communications and marketing program materials through the shopping center.

- Protects and builds the Westfield brand by supporting and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines set forth by the Westfield Brand Studio.
- Ensures center retailer listing materials and marketing promotional materials are accurate, updated and inventory levels are maintained.
- Monitors common area to ensure visual Westfield consumer messaging standards are met.

4. Retail, Management and Sales Partners:

The Coordinator of Marketing works with internal and external partners to support sales orientated programs and initiatives.

- Develops strong retailer relations by establishing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the retailer business.
- Solicits and encourages retailer participation/support as an effort to promote their business and add value to overall center marketing plans.
- Works with the Director of Marketing to create effective marketing initiatives and tools that support our retailer partners achieve their sales goals.
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner with all sales divisions of the organization to achieve set goals that drive sales.

5. Gift Cards:

The Coordinator of Marketing is responsible for assisting with the daily management of the gift card business as directed by the center Director of Marketing.

- Assists in daily management of gift card business as directed by the Director of Marketing to include inventory management, employee and retailer training/support, program reporting, etc.
- Works with Director of Marketing to train concierge and/or external sales support on Gift Card policies and procedures.
- Along with the Director of Marketing, takes responsibility for customer issues with gift cards and is empowered to resolve issues, including waiving fees and issuing compensation.
- Work with the Director of Marketing to develop programs that build incremental gift card sales through corporate, individual and group purchasing.

6. Financial Management:
- Ensures and maintains accurate budgets and monthly forecasts to assigned projects.

7. General:
- Supports the Director of Marketing in applicable report preparation of sales and traffic reporting, media relations and other necessary marketing orientated documents.
- Works on special projects as requested by superiors and/or other corporate personnel, and all other duties as requested.
- Required participation in the “MOD” (Manager on Duty) program.

Skill Set and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years marketing and/or related experience required.
- Strong organizational ability and can effectively manage multi projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a strategic and analytical thinker.
- Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills along with problem solving and time management ability.
- Must possess the ability to manage budgets and have solid accounting skills.
- Must be proficient on basic Microsoft Office platform and Internet.
- Must be flexible and able to work events and Manager on Duty shifts which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 8 hours a day.
- The employee must be able to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone.
- The duties of the job include bending and stooping, up to 4 hours a day.
- The employee must be able to climb stairs.
- The employee is regularly required to use a computer and must possess the ability to multi-task.
- Lifting and carrying up to 35 lbs for at least 15 minutes at a time.


We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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American Apparel Manufacturing Assistant Controller (Los Angeles)

Position Details
	Title	Manufacturing Assistant Controller - Los Angeles
	Location	USA / California, Southern
	Category	Accounting / Finance
	Type	Full Time
	Duration	Permanent
	Criteria	Experienced
Description
	ABOUT US Located in Downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel is the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer and retailer in the United States. As an international brand, American Apparel manages all aspects of its business under one roof which enables us to stay competitive. This allows us to constantly discover new ways of doing business differently and to give back to those who keep our company's success blooming: our workforce. We take pride in being leaders of an industrial revolution. At American Apparel, we believe that having employees work in a technology-driven environment allows the company to attain the highest levels of efficiency. This structure of efficiency ensures American Apparel's competitive edge in the open global market. We are an equal opportunity employer. JOB DESCRIPTION American Apparel is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Assistant Controller to provide support and assist with the coordination of financial accounting, internal controls and reporting activities for our manufacturing and wholesale operations. The role requires the ability to manage staff, help build and lead an effective business partnership among the wholesale accounting department and manufacturing and wholesale operations departments at our corporate headquarters. Qualified candidates will also have the ability to define and maintain the accounting and reporting structure to support future growth of American Apparel's manufacturing and wholesale operations. Candidates must also have the ability to influence the Manufacturing Controller and the Corporate Controller and have the capacity to actively engage and guide the manufacturing accounting team to meet its goals and objectives. Qualified candidates will have a B.S. degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA license is highly preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and have an excellent knowledge of GAAP as well as experience with accounting information systems. Excellent understanding of cost accounting is required. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, business maturity and the ability to work with Senior Management. Experience with manufacturing and apparel industries is preferred. NOTE: Applicants must have the required experience and skills in order to apply. Salary compensation based on previous work experience and salary history. This is a full-time and permanent position. The work environment is fast-paced, friendly, and dynamic and offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual. Other duties of this position include but are not limited to those described below: RESPONSIBILITIES Manage financial reporting activities for all manufacturing companies Assist with setting accounting policies and procedures for the manufacturing companies Manage monthly financial reporting for wholesale and manufacturing operations Prepare analytical reviews and reporting packages for senior management Assist in the audit process by assembling and reviewing audit working papers Handle and resolve any accounting and internal control issues timely and effectively Must be committed to meeting monthly closing and financial reporting deadlines REQUIREMENTS Accounting or Finance degree 6-8 years of advanced accounting experience; commanding knowledge of GAAP Excellent understanding of cost accounting Strong leadership skills Previous Supervisory Experience; ability to lead teams Strong planning, analytical and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and problem solving skills Proficiency in Excel, Word and computerized accounting system Attention to detail, organized and thorough Team player who can thrive in a fast paced environment PREFERRED SKILLS Previous Apparel and Manufacturing Accounting Experience CPA License is strongly preferred BENEFITS We offer the following benefits to all of our employees, as a matter of policy: Affordable healthcare for employees and their families Company-subsidized lunches On-site masseurs Free parking and subsidized bus passes Free ESL classes Free fitness classes IMPORTANT Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com You must have the required job skills You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer You must be able to attend an interview at our Downtown Los Angeles facility You must be willing to work on-site at our Downtown Los Angeles facility: no contractors, no relocation offered

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