Vice President Finance (Retail)

***This is an in-office/onsite position located in our Corporate Headquarters office in Ybor. Hybrid and remote work are not an option. Relocation offered for any out of state applicants.***

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC. (Ashley) is the largest furniture manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Established in 1945, Ashley offers one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 155 countries. From design through fulfillment, Ashley continuously strives to provide our customer with the best values, selection and service in the furniture industry.

We are passionate about every piece of furniture we build, from the finest detail to the largest idea. From the moment we conceive a design, to the point that our furniture is produced in our world-class advanced manufacturing operations, and ultimately packaged, delivered and accepted into the home -– we aim for complete satisfaction.

Summary

The VP of Retail Finance will directly support financial reporting of the Florida-based retail executive team. This position will provide and ensure consistent financial reporting practices and procedures as directed by the Corporate Finance team including compliance with internal controls as well as financial policies and procedures. There will be 15-25% travel required in the first year followed by approximately 10% travel each year thereafter.

Primary Job Functions

1. Support the annual external audit and all periodic internal audits of retail.
2. Gather and obtain corporate approval for all retail programs including incentive, capital expenditure, budgets and forecasts.
3. Support all retail operational teams in improving business results including all strategic initiatives.
4. Provide analytical support to executive management and continually improve financial reporting and data analysis.
5. Work with the local retail teams to produce robust budgets and forecasts for all sales and cost areas.
6. Identify risks and opportunity areas to the operations.
7. Present the monthly forecasting figures to the retail team.
8. Assist merger and acquisitions with planning cash flow needs based on assumptions made.
9. Provide weekly performance reporting to the retail team, highlighting trends and opportunities to assist in improving profits, margins and cost reduction.
10. Review detailed Profit & Loss statements with the retail team, highlighting poor performance and opportunities.
11. Identify and deliver financial training to support the retail team.
12. Liaises with the centralized accounting team on key areas of financial control such as collation of accruals and cross-charges on behalf of the local retail team.
13. Work with the local retail team to ensure financial processes are followed.
14. Examine and make recommendations on licensee financial operational performance.
15. Assist with strategic planning and development of strategic initiatives.
16. Ensure all weekly/periodic data is collected and imputed and period end numbers produced by central accounting are reviewed.
17. Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, Required

Experience: 10-15 years’ experience in Accounting and/or financial planning, reporting and analysis for a regional (multi-location) or national retail chain.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong leadership skills and proven ability to inspire and manage a team of 4-6

· Experience in financial reporting, forecasting and planning in a retail setting

· Strong strategy formulation and evaluation skills

· High proficiency in selected PC and mainframe financial applications

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Retail Point of Sale (POS) and management systems.

· Operational accounting performance measurements

· Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma

· Budget planning and financial forecasting

· Strong attention to detail

· Effective time management and organizational skills

· Work independently as well as in a team environment

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Maintain confidentiality

· Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints

· Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel

· Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment

· Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect

· Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers

· Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries

Who We Are

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. We never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

If you’re driven, determined, and possess a winning attitude, we invite you to join our team. We’ll warmly welcome you with friendly faces, creative spaces, and a growth-focused mindset to help you achieve your career goals. It’s what we’ve done since 1945. In fact, our teamwork, talent development, and desire to continuously improve demonstrate we’re a company whose passion is put into every action.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and find your home at Ashley.