Key finance leadership position reporting to the VP Finance Commercial, with high visibility to senior leaders across the organization. This position serves as a dynamic, strategic partner to the Sales organization. Through this partnership, the role is responsible for assessing the market and competitive trends, proposing growth opportunities, developing the financial impact of brand/product/promotion initiatives, evaluating customer & brand profitability/effectiveness, partnering with sales representatives to develop strategic account plans, assisting in regular strategic and quarterly reporting to MasterBrand executives, monitoring the execution of sound internal controls surrounding sales, and reporting & explaining monthly financial performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Understand the financials of the business to drive the desired behavior in the sales environment
• Direct financial analysis efforts related to promotion planning and product pricing
• Engage in the development of market strategies; supporting evaluation of customers’ unmet needs, market size & trends, fit to our business model, competitive advantage, channel access and manufacturing capabilities.
• Analyze key drivers and trends of sales profitability such as returns and allowances, promotional costs, etc.
• Ensure a sound internal control environment around all customer discounts, promos, rebates and gross to nets.
• In conjunction with the Accounting Department, lead the team responsible for compensation payouts for the sales force, including both commission based and salaried heads
• In conjunction with Accounting and FP&A departments, lead month-end closing, forecasting, and annual budget processes for gross-to-net sales accounts, mix and corporate period expenses for the sales & marketing organization
• Determine and cascade best business practices across channel teams to leverage systems capability and drive efficiency
• Regularly engage in special projects related to finance & accounting efficiency improvement goals
• Consistently demonstrate our MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment

Characteristics & Attributes

• Excellent understanding of the principles of corporate finance valuation and financial statement analysis
• Demonstrates trust in the process of lean methodologies and tools. Approaches situations through a fact-based lens. Analyzes data, draws conclusions, makes recommendations, and presents findings logically and simply.
• Critically assesses and simplifies processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks.
• Influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures to relentlessly seek continuous improvement.
• Embraces the team through strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse viewpoints.
• Moves forward through strong organizational and execution skills. Able to champion core issues, develop resourceful and creative solutions and drive results. Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills are a must. Ability to drive successful execution of strategic plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the ability to take complex subject matter and package in a story-board format that is clear and simple at various levels in the organization including the executive level.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics is required; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years overall financial experience with significant exposure to strategy, finance, sales and marketing and/or product development
• Progressive experience working cross-functionally within a complex organization
• Strong data mining and analytical skills within a complex IT environment

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

• Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors