Distribution is our expertise, but people are our focus. At Pet Food Experts, we invest in the relationships that build businesses, support people and grow our industry. With a thoughtful approach to creating deep, long-lasting value, we put people at the center of everything we do. Because we know that when we do right by people, we ultimately do right by pets! 

Position Summary:

Lead Financial Planning & Analysis activities and provide critical Financial Support for Business with a focus on Sales and Distribution Center support. Under direction of the CFO, the incumbent is responsible for Planning and Analysis activities including budget, financial forecasting, statistical reporting, cost analysis, net working asset management, related system & process support, etc. 

Flexible work environment requiring minimum of 3 days in the office after completion of initial training.

 Summary of Essential Functions

• Develop and promote standard processes and systems necessary to minimize back office costs, improve controllership and enhance reporting.   Display positive, change agent characteristics, with a commitment to PFX and its functional vision. 
• Change driver responsible for assisting in standardizing forecasting and planning processes across all sites. 
• Lead Budget and Planning tool supporting all business functions. Promote the use of tool to drive acceptance across the organization.
• Prepare management, board and ad hoc reports. Provide necessary business and financial analyses to support operations. 
• Provide accounting support as needed, and assist in implementation of system and process changes to enhance Profitability reporting. 
• Lead Budget and Forecast processes and related reporting and analyses. Coordinate and perform Budget and Planning tasks across the business and prepare necessary reports and analyses. Analyze Capital Expenditures and support related Return on Investment analyses to support project prioritization.
• Work closely with Sales and Vendor Development teams in developing budgets and forecasts.  
• Provide financial leadership by working closely with the business leaders in preparing forecasts and financial plans. Continue integration of cash management and net working capital management processes. 
• Hands on interaction with Distribution Centers, Sales and Vendor Development teams to identify risks and opportunities and assist leadership with course corrections. 
• Perform and maintain Balance Sheet Account reconciliations as defined by VP of Finance. 
• Prepare and coordinate monthly MD&A for CFO, Management and Board of Director review. 
• Prepare and coordinate distribution of Quarterly bank reporting for CFO and Management review. 
• Coordinate and administer activities for forecasting Operations headcount, management incentive & profit share planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, inventory, cost to serve, approval threshold management, capital investment and saving opportunities to help facilitate the planning process.  
• Analyze and comment on performance with operating plans. Provide reports and interpret the results of the operations to all levels of management.  This includes the formulation of preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.  
• Work closely with business to manage and reduce Net Working Assets. 
• Support CFO and VP of Finance in managing risk by helping to evaluate insurance needs and coverage while continuously monitoring and providing recommendations to mitigate business risk.
• Manage projects with a focus on transparency and speed. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid working knowledge of ERP and Financial Reporting tools
• Knowledge of Infor and Phocas preferred but not required
• Excel, PowerPoint and Word Skills
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability and desire to work in team environment within a matrix organization
• Strong analytical skills along
• Self-Motivated with an above average work ethic

Education & Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of related experience
• Minimum three years’ experience in Accounting and/or Financial Planning & Analysis for a distribution, retail or manufacturing business

Benefits and Perks of joining the PFX Team:

• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent group health benefit programs, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid basic life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurances
• Additional supplemental benefits with the convenience of weekly payroll deductions
• Flexible Time Off (unlimited days)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee pet perks discount program

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required criminal background check.