Senior Director of Retail Finance - The Container Store Inc.

Senior Director of Retail Finance

Overview of Position

The Sr Director of Retail Finance position is responsible for devising, tracking, and analyzing key components of the company’s P&L including sales, gross margin, store payroll and occupancy costs. Additionally, this role supports the Real Estate organization in the creation of store pro-forma financials, monitoring new store capital spend, and analyzing existing store portfolio. This role will work closely with business partners across the organization to assist in strategic analysis and decision-making, driving financial performance and operational excellence. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Senior Vice President of Finance & Treasurer

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster an employee-first culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of sales, margin, and store payroll budgets and forecasts to provide accurate and timely financial projections
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure budgets and forecast align with corporate goals and objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business partners through the Company, including (but not limited to) Merchandising, Stores, and Real Estate to support financial planning and analysis and serve as a trusted advisor offering financial expertise and guidance
• Continuously improve budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline financial operations
• Lead special projects and initiatives aimed at optimizing financial performance and operational effectiveness
• Provide support for quarterly earnings release, Long Range Plan, Board of Directors meetings, and external financial presentations
• Creates and maintains financial and operational models to support and forecast numerous aspects of the business
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays 
• 401(k) plan
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• "Business-minded" finance leader who has the ability to go beyond the numbers in analyzing business matters, and makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of The Container Store and our customers.
• Must have outstanding analytical skills and a high degree of intellectual curiosity, with ability to analyze large amounts of information to draw actionable conclusions and make business recommendations.
• Ability to partner across functions to discuss financial plans & variances, align on targets, risks and opportunities, and evaluate & model business cases.
• Ability to drive change, including FP&A process improvements including, but not limited to, reporting, automation, and systems.
• Strong leadership presence, and great communication skills with the ability to present their views in a clear and compelling manner, both orally and in writing with all levels within the organization.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once and effectively prioritize mission-critical initiatives.
• Attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Experience leading and managing others including effective delegation, career development, motivating, coaching, directing, and evaluating work performance.
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong bias for action and sense of urgency; must be willing to "roll up the sleeves".
• Operates with a growth mindset while listening to, applying, and proposing new ideas that improve our processes and practices.
• Passion for leading and supporting The Container Store’s culture and environment of respect, engagement, collaboration, kindness, and professionalism at all times.
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge

Experience, Education, Certifications, Affiliations and Other Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A); retail experience a plus
• Education: Quantitative undergraduate degree, preferably with concentration in Business, Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA a plus
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and a very solid understanding of accounting
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
• Experience with MicroStrategy, Adaptive Planning, Multiview
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Ability to travel 10% a year, based on the business needs
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

Office Physical Requirements

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