<p>We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to guide financial planning for merchandising and serve as a trusted advisor to finance leadership in southeast Virginia. This role focuses on connecting sales, margin, and inventory performance to business decisions, helping leaders understand what is driving results and where action is needed. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn complex financial data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH RETAIL SALES AND MARGINS, BUDGETS, FORECASTING AND MANAGING REPORTS. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with merchandising leaders to evaluate pricing, product mix, promotions, and category strategies through a financial lens.</p><p>• Direct the annual planning cycle and ongoing forecasting process for merchandising-related areas, ensuring assumptions are current and aligned with business priorities.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that link revenue, gross margin, inventory, and operating metrics to expected performance.</p><p>• Assess sales patterns, category results, and margin movement to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that influence decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain visibility into profit and loss performance, including revenue, cost of goods sold, and margin outcomes across key business areas.</p><p>• Work closely with accounting and controllership teams to support accurate reporting, accruals, and consistent financial treatment of margin-related items.</p><p>• Prepare variance analyses and translate financial results into practical actions for business and finance partners.</p><p>• Develop ad hoc analyses, investment cases, and scenario models to support strategic choices and leadership recommendations.</p><p>• Present concise, data-driven insights to senior leaders and influence cross-functional stakeholders through clear financial storytelling.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to direct financial operations and strengthen reporting accuracy for a complex organization. This role will guide core accounting functions, ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations, and deliver clear financial insight to support executive decision-making. The Director of Accounting will also help shape budgets, oversee annual financial reporting, and build a high-performing team focused on accountability and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and financial reporting to ensure dependable and efficient operations.<br>• Lead the creation and review of annual financial reports, including the organization’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Partner with leadership to develop, track, and refine operating and capital budgets while supporting long-range financial planning.<br>• Establish and improve accounting policies, workflows, and internal control practices that protect financial data and strengthen compliance.<br>• Prepare and present financial statements, forecasts, and management reports that translate complex results into actionable business insight.<br>• Coordinate external audit activity, respond to auditor requests, and support successful completion of annual financial audits.<br>• Oversee financial systems and reporting tools, identifying enhancements that improve efficiency, transparency, and control.<br>• Mentor, supervise, and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative environment centered on performance and career growth.<br>• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align financial management practices with organizational priorities and service objectives.
We are looking for an Inventory Analyst to support inventory accuracy, product costing, and materials control for a wholesale distribution operation in Suffolk, Virginia. This role partners with purchasing, operations, logistics, and finance to validate inventory records, investigate variances, and strengthen reporting across raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, comfort working with inventory systems, and a detail-focused approach to reconciliation, audits, and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee cycle count activities for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, investigating discrepancies and ensuring inventory records remain accurate within JD Edwards.<br>• Conduct recurring audits of packaging and other key inventory categories, communicate exceptions to stakeholders, and support timely resolution of variances.<br>• Maintain and update bill of materials data to support accurate costing, partnering with purchasing, commodities, and operations teams on item setup and revisions.<br>• Analyze product costs, shrink trends, and account reconciliations to identify issues affecting inventory valuation and operational performance.<br>• Process inventory adjustments and validate physical counts through monthly reviews and additional spot checks as business needs require.<br>• Review inventory movement workflows across JD Edwards and RF Smart, prepare findings for leadership, and recommend improvements that increase control and visibility.<br>• Support new product setup by coordinating with cross-functional teams to establish accurate system data for inventory and costing activities.<br>• Prepare and distribute inventory, logistics, and KPI reporting, including transaction reviews, discrepancy tracking, and data needed for financial and manufacturing analysis.<br>• Assist with warehouse-related inventory functions such as receiving, picking, shipping confirmations, and specialized storage area audits when needed.<br>• Provide backup support for inventory team processes, contribute to cross-training efforts, and help uphold company policies and operational standards.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to supports day-to-day financial operations with a focus on payables, receivables, billing, and project management. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage accounting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely payment of approved obligations.</p><p>• Prepare customer invoicing, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts on a regular basis, research discrepancies, and resolve variances with accuracy and urgency.</p><p>• Maintain financial records and support core accounting tasks to keep transactions organized and properly documented.</p><p>• Assist with accounting activities connected to construction or project-based work, including tracking costs and supporting project coordination.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to gather billing details, confirm charges, and help ensure financial information is complete and correct.</p>