JOB TITLE: Manager, Finance Schedule: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM Modality: On-site Location: Santiago, DR
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR PURPOSE OF JOB: This role is a key finance partner to the leadership of Jostens. The finance manager provides, implements, oversees, and operates the controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and payments to appropriate parties. The position manages financial planning and analysis for business units and is responsible for the P&L and Balance Sheet accounting and reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Item | Responsibility/Function | % of Time | 1 | Manage and oversee financial accounting, reporting, and analysis in compliance with GAAP & SOX | 30 | 2 | Support leadership by providing financial expertise in interpreting financials, providing financial analysis support to key business decisions, presenting trends, making recommendations for action and improvements in the business model. | 30 | 3 | Participate actively in overall business and sales strategy implementation. Assist in both strategic decisions and tactical execution with business partners and as an enterprise solution. e.g. Provide finance leadership on strategic projects to add value; provide support for sales growth initiatives based on historical knowledge and experience | 30 | 4 | Manage and develop staff. (See addendum for details of analyst activities and responsibilities) | 10 |
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – In any job with supervisory responsibilities, the following are an explicit part of the incumbent’s responsibilities and essential functions:- Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
- Clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
- Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans.
- Support the development of assigned personnel’s skills and abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance.
- Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues.
- Administer Company policies with regard to discipline, absenteeism, etc., in a fair and equitable manner, and fully document all incidents and actions taken.
- Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS: Note that (i) computer literacy and working-level skill with the basic MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer), (ii) good verbal and written communication skills, (iii) good interpersonal skills, and (iv) the ability to work well both individually and in a team environment are default requirements for all Jostens exempt and salaried nonexempt employees. Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
- Minimum of 7+ years’ related professional experience
- Database/ERP Skills such as Oracle/EDW
- Advanced level skills with Excel and Access
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability and experience with presenting to management groups and senior-level executives
- Excellent analytical skills in digging into data to uncover actionable insights
- Intellectual curiosity
- Results-oriented strategic thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo and implement change
- Ability to understand complex business relationships and impacts
Preferred: - Advanced degree or CPA license/certificate
- Supervisory experience
Typical/expected % of overnight travel: Minimal travel required CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Internal: Regular contact and collaboration with management, customer service, broader finance organization and other leaders within Jostens. External: Customers, Independent Sales Representatives POSITION ADDENDUM
Position: Manager, Finance - College/Pro Division Date: 10/10/2022 Details: - Partner with College/Pro Division leadership on strategic initiatives and leads analysis that drive growth.
- Provide, implement, oversee, and operate the controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and payments of school, bookstore, rep, and other organization commissions.
- Responsible for the P&L and Balance Sheet accounting and reporting.
- Responsible for management of all accounting, reporting, commission and contract payments to schools, bookstores and professional organizations. In addition, manage all rep bonuses and awards.
- Manage Financial Planning & Analysis for the College/Pro division. Key business partner in interpreting metrics trends and providing reporting and analysis. Provide analysis on key initiatives.
POSITION ADDENDUM Position: Manager, Finance – Emerging Markets Date: 9/4/2024 Details: - This role is a key finance partner to the leadership of the Emerging Markets Division. This role provides, implements, oversees, and operates the controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and payments of school and sales rep commissions for the Emerging Markets division. In addition, the position manages financial planning and analysis for the four Emerging Markets Business Units: Photography, Small Book, Commercial Print, and International. Responsible for the P&L and Balance Sheet accounting and reporting.
- Manage Financial Planning & Analysis for Emerging Markets. Key business partner in interpreting metrics trends and providing reporting and analysis. Provide analysis on key initiatives.
- Responsible for management of all accounting, reporting, and commission payments to schools and sales reps
- Data modeling, validation, analysis, and visualization
POSITION ADDENDUM Position: Manager, Finance – SGA Date: 5/7/19 Reports To: Director FP&A Details: - Accounting and Control functions for SG&A functions:
- Work with functional managers on variance analysis for actual vs plan results
- Continued development of tools to aid in analysis of SG&A spend, including identifying and analyzing key business indicators
- Manage and perform the consolidation and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual expenses
- Identify and analyze key business indicators
- Approve balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts as well as approve journal entries according to SOX controls
- Develop, enhance, manage and conduct the annual planning process and monthly forecasts for SGA.
- Manage and perform accounting and financial analytic support for business initiatives and special projects in SG&A. Lead and/or participate on project teams providing related cost analysis, financial and business modeling. Define and establish related accounting and financial procedures and controls.
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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