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Company Overview:



Metropark is an expanding new chain of mall-based specialty stores inspired by the fusion of fashion, music and art. Metropark offers contemporary, branded fashion with an emphasis on Premium Denim, as well as accessories, for both men and women. The company opened its first stores in California, Texas, Nevada and Minnesota and continues to expand East in Ohio, Georgia and now New Jersey. The company is founded by some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the retail industry and is well financed for national growth.

Metropark is the first mall-based retailer to combine the converging core lifestyle elements of fashion, music and art through a carefully edited, hard-to-find assortment of vendors that typically only serve small street boutiques in the major fashion centers of New York and Los Angeles. Metropark appeals to adults ages 20-35 by translating the edgy, city street boutique experience into a high energy and innovative concept for the mall. This includes an eclectic multi-brand assortment of apparel and fashion accessories; a custom, multi-channel audio-visual presentation featuring a current mix of music, fashion and art content; a lounge with energy drinks; pet accessories; edgy infant apparel; street-inspired art and a DJ table for live performances on weekends.


Position Overview:  Financial Analyst 

 This position will support the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in various aspects of reporting, planning, and analysis.  The Financial Analyst will be exposed to and involved in many areas of the business with routine interaction with other departments.  This is ideal for individuals seeking an entry level position with opportunities for growth.

 

Position Duties:


·  Help develop and prepare various weekly/monthly financial and operating reports that are reviewed by management.

·  Ongoing maintenance of reports, as well as continuous improvement of data collection, summarization, and analysis methods.

·  Coordinate with other departments to compile, research, and analyze key business performance data.

·  Participate in the monthly store sales volume planning process.

·  Assist in the preparation and planning of the annual budget, including monthly forecasts.

·  Support Financial and Accounting groups during period-end accounting close and external financial audits.

·  Ad-hoc reporting, special projects, and other department support as needed

 

Qualifications:


·  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

·  Ideal for entry level work experience.

·  1-2 years of finance/accounting experience, a plus.

·  General knowledge of finance and accounting principles: ability to read and interpret financial statements.

·  Advanced PC skills, specifically strong Microsoft Excel knowledge (pivot tables, multiple linked files, formula development, etc).

·  Candidate should be comfortable creating spreadsheets and working with complex models.

·  Effective communication and presentation skills.

·  Capable of thriving in a team-oriented environment.

·  Ability to manage work on several projects and accommodate strict timelines.



www.metroparkusa.com We are an equal opportunity employer