Financial Systems Manager

Zappos

(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Zappos
Zappos is an online retailer specializing in shoes. In addition to shoes they sell handbags, clothing, eyewear, watches and accessories. The company is currently based in Henderson, NV, with a warehouse in Shepherdsville, KY. In addition, Zappos has a small number of brick-and-mortar outlet stores. The name Zappos is derived from the Spanish word zapatos, meaning shoes.
Summary
The Manager of Financial Systems will work heavily with multiple areas of Finance and Accounting, serving as the liaison between the Finance Department and Back Office System & EDW groups, and being in charge of sales/COGS/Inventory interfaces, accounting systems and reporting tools, and system implementation and integration. This role is highly visible and requires solid communication, analytical, decision making, and process improvement skills. They will also be required to form strong relationships across Finance, Zappos and Amazon, offering well regarded advice and leadership.
Responsibilities
* Take on the role of Data Steward by being able to reconcile/trace from upstream source systems into our Data Warehouses and then to SAP as the posting endpoint * Identify and analyze discrepancies between data sources, and work with associated groups to resolve any system issue * Lead multi-faceted project team with requirements gathering, system and process design, validation, testing and implementation of new accounting, costing and planning systems * Liaison with Finance and Accounting teams to build and automate business intelligence reporting * Perform monthly reporting duties for all functional areas in Finance * Assisting the business in identifying and utilizing the Enterprise Data Warehouse to improve overall efficiencies and processes alongside developing a more robust BI interface
Ideal Candidate
* Basic knowledge of cost accounting, general accounting and financial planning & analysis * Solid understanding of retail business operations * Previous experience in SAP/Oracle/large scale ERP systems, Business Objects and Business Planning & Consolidation. * Proficiency in SQL, MySQL, BI Tools, and advanced Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel). * Excellent communication and research skills and be able to prioritize * Knowledge of the Scrum agile framework * Excellent logical analysis and problem solving skills * Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Information systems * Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in flexible environment * Demonstrates outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Compensation and Working Conditions
Benefits Benefits included

Additional Notes on Compensation

Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits.

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