Financial Analyst

EarthKind is looking for a Financial Analyst for either its Bismarck, North Dakota location or the Mooresville, North Carolina location .

This is an exempt, salaried, full-time position with competitive compensation, benefits, and a bonus.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 2000, EarthKind prides itself on making natural effective in the retail CPG pest control category. Our products are FIRST in safety, efficacy and customer delight.

Our corporate culture and values are based on learning (continuous improvement and innovation – we call it LEAN), accountability (focus and discipline at doing what you rock at – we call it MEAN), and purpose (working together to create a kinder earth – we call it ALL ABOUT GREEN). We energize and empower people by giving everyone the freedom to build the career of their dreams, by engaging their whole-self in their jobs. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.

Earth-Kind, Inc., headquartered in Bismarck, ND, is the leader in preventive pest control and the fastest growing retail pest control brands. Earth-Kind has been recognized as one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the USA by INC. The CEO, Kari Warberg Block, has been named to the ‘top 3’ small business leaders in the USA by SBA, and selected by EY to the Winning Woman Program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst at EarthKind supports the Accounting Team by conducting detailed analysis of revenue, expenses and overhead; provides financial planning and strategy to help senior management make critical decisions about expense management and the company’s future growth.

REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting (MBA preferred)
• Proven track record of working with large groups or teams to implement changes resulting from financial analysis
• Proficient in data mining, extrapolation, and data modeling
• 5+ years of experience working in finance and/or accounting
• Demonstrated ability to assess and communicate risks timely and accurately
• Experience in a high revenue growth organization
• Must have PC proficiency with various software applications to include MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of NetSuite preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• Multi-site experience preferred

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (critical success factors)

• Must be able to work in a highly accountable environment
• Must enjoy continuous improvement processes as well as learning and growing as an individual and a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, customers and partners
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing industry
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ensure follow through to completion
• Enthusiastic, trustworthy and reliable
• Able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, solve problems and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company

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ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Primary responsibility is to create, maintain, and distribute financial reporting from NetSuite ERP to include all accounting areas of responsibility (e.g. Cash, A/R, A/P, Payroll,
• Compile and analyze financial reports to identify trends/anomalies for management review
• Perform cash flow modeling and risk assessments
• Execute existing financial reports with reliable conclusions that management can use to implement more effective operational strategies
• Identify and create new financial models, reports, and diagnostics to support management decision making process
• Forecast models for revenue changes and expenditure increases/decreases
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Support other members of the accounting team to include cross training on the following responsibilities but not limited to: Journal Entries/Credit Memos, A/R invoicing (NetSuite and SPS EDI), banking activities, collections notifications, A/P invoice entry, and filing of vendor disputes
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the company’s Accounting Manager

OTHER

Please provide a cover letter with your resume submission.

There is no relocation assistance associated with this job posting.

Earth-Kind, Inc. is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer).

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s