Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Description

At The Krusteaz Company, we’re all about bringing joy to kitchens everywhere – and we’re looking for a talented Financial Planning & Analysis Manager who is ready to bring that same spirit of creativity, curiosity, and excellence to our finance team. This position is responsible for guiding business strategy and aiding decision‑making through in‑depth financial analysis and reporting. It will lead the company’s annual budgeting, annual strategic planning, and monthly forecasting processes, as well as oversee day‑to‑day financial modeling, performance analysis and financial systems management.

The person will lead and assist the Financial Systems Program Manager to ensure accurate financial reporting and drive process/system improvements.

• Provides decision‑making support and analysis for business leaders, and direct support to the CFO and VP, Finance and Accounting for corporate financial analysis.
• Collaborates with leaders throughout the organization in support of strategic initiatives to improve operational and financial performance.
• Manages corporate finance processes (IBP, Budget, and Strategic Planning).
• Manages and drives continuous improvement in the use of Essbase and management reporting.
• Provides financial support to corporate departments.
• Maintains and develops corporate financial forecasting models (Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow statements) and tracks cash flow.
• Coordinates the production and distribution of monthly financial statements and operational reports for leadership.
• Leads the financial systems program management function and ensures accurate financial reporting across our ERP, EPM and other systems/databases.

• Fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong analytical skills and implements solutions to solve root‑cause problems.
• Excellent written, oral, and facilitation skills.
• Tactful communication in resolving issues and discrepancies.
• Strong technical skills in ERP Accounts Receivable systems.
• Adept in managing projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be a role model and invest in talent development.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive professional finance and general accounting experience, including preparation of financial statements.
• 5+ years of hands‑on management experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in a growing organization.
• Experience with sophisticated accounting software systems required.
• Performance Management and BL systems (Hyperion Essbase a big plus).
• Prior financial statement preparation in a manufacturing company preferred.

• A people‑focused company that cares:
  We’re a 90‑year‑old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. Our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce:
  We value our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• An engaged and energized culture:
  Collaboration and ingenuity drive our commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences.
• A place to grow and make a difference:
  An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning.

In‑office core days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs.

Generous benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K) matching, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company‑provided life and disability insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary range: $115,398 – $190,399, typically $130,000 – $165,000. Compensation considers experience, education, certification, training, and location. Additional incentives based on business performance.

Regular standing, sitting, speaking, hearing, and hand use. Computer work requires focus on close vision. Moderate noise, confined area work, and extended computer sitting are possible.

The Krusteaz Company, Inc. hires and promotes all persons in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time, and no third‑party recruiters are accepted.