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Project Manager, Risk and Controls - Percipio Group

Senior Financial Analyst - Norm Thompson Outfitters




 


 

percipio
Project Manger, Risk and Controls

Date posted: 05-06-09

Title: Project Manger, Risk and Controls
Company: Percipio Consulting Group (www.percipiogroup.com)

Percipio Consulting Group is a provider of operational improvement, risk management and business-technology integration consulting. Percipio helps clients to identify and assess business improvement opportunities, and manage change initiatives which effectively ‘operationalize’ business strategy through process and technology solutions. Founded in 2001, Percipio has delivered business-critical engagements for Fortune 500 and emerging companies alike, in industries ranging from Merchant Energy and Utilities to Financial Services and High-Tech Manufacturing. Percipio is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Percipio is seeking talented and entrepreneurial individuals to join in our success. Consultants will apply their skills in project management and delivery while exhibiting leadership in organizational change, process design, risk analysis and controls design, and technology solution selection and deployment. We adapt to client environments, are focused on excellence in project delivery, and do whatever it takes to exceed client expectations.

Percipio’s consulting team is comprised of three groups: Operational Improvement, Risk and Controls Management and Business-Technology Integration. This position is part of our Risk and Controls practice and contributes to the team by project managing and performing risk and control analysis and design, SOX preparedness and testing, internal audit strategy and outsourcing consulting services.

Project Manager, Risk and Controls:

Responsibilities include:

  • Position based in Portland, Oregon with travel potentially required

  • Lead project teams to analyze and audit existing client processes, identify process improvements and develop and document to-be processes and controls

  • Define and analyze operational and financial risks, design mitigating controls and escalate appropriate issues

  • Design, track and present high level project management deliverables which monitor scope, budget, schedule and quality of the solution delivered to the client

  • Facilitate client change management around Risk and Controls including formal communication and training plans

  • Assist in project planning, weighing difficult priorities against timelines

  • Manage, mentor and develop Percipio staff

Requirements:

  • Seven years of Business Consulting and/or Audit/Accounting experience

  • Experience with Sarbanes–Oxley S404 and/or Internal / External audit compliance

  • Advanced problem solving skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience mentoring and supervising project teams

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience in consulting/auditing

  • 7 years of Business Consulting and/or Audit/Accounting experience

  • CPA or equivalent certification; Global Firm auditing or consulting background preferred

This position is based in Portland, Oregon with travel potentially required. Please send resumes to careers@percipiogroup.com with ‘Project Manager Risk and Controls’ in the subject line.



 

normthompson
Senior Financial Analyst

Date posted: 06-11-09

Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Company: Norm Thompson Outfitters

Are you a results-driven professional looking for a collaborative, casual, yet dynamic fast-paced workplace which provides rewarding work with a company that values your contribution?

We share your vision and are seeking an outstanding Sr. Financial Analyst to join our Finance department.

Norm Thompson Outfitters’ mission is to inspire discovery through break-from-the-pack brands and uncommonly rewarding work. As a leader in the multi-channel retail field we fulfill this mission through our brands - Norm Thompson, Sahalie, Solutions and Gold Violin. Additionally, Norm Thompson Outfitters is part of a growing family of companies including Appleseed’s, The Tog Shop, Draper’s and Damon’s, and Haband – allowing exposure to industry benchmarking, knowledge and growth opportunities.

The Sr. Financial Analyst is responsible for coordinating the annual budget process and monthly financial forecast process. Will perform intermediate to advanced financial analyses and lead efforts to streamline brand assumptions and drivers of financial plans. Partner and act as a financial liaison with SBU brands and brand teams to continue to improve business results.


Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate portions of the annual budget and serve as a key driver of the process.

  • Coordinate monthly forecasting efforts and monthly financial review reporting.

  • Develop and maintain intermediate to advanced financial models.

  • Update and distribute daily, monthly and weekly financial reports.

  • Work closely with Brands to coordinate planning and forecasting efforts; ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Provide analytical support on variety of ongoing activities including cost savings, gross margin, merchandise and customer profitability, and ad-hoc support.

  • Investigate, analyze and present recommendations regarding various special projects and reporting needs.

  • Approach work with a critical eye on the business trends and take initiative to seek out answers to financial issues facing the brands and/or the business as a whole.

  • Exhibit professional conduct in all business relationships, actions and communications.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field or equivalent experience which demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities.

  • 3-5 years experience in financial planning and analytics (preferably in a retail or catalog environment).

  • Proven proficiency with advanced Excel applications, MS Word and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems a plus.

  • Experience in financial modeling and project management.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize workload with high degree of accuracy and minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

  • Ability to interpret data and provide relevant conclusions and recommendations.

  • Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization.

Norm Thompson Outfitters offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. To discover more about the Norm Thompson Outfitters team you could be a part of visit www.normthompson.com.

For consideration, email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations (include req. #106-09) to hrweb@nortom.com.

Norm Thompson Outfitters is a Equal Opportunity Employer


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