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Director of Analytics and Finance

Post Date
5/10/2013

Expiration Date
7/8/2013

Details:
WHO WE ARE

At American Meadows, our primary focus is to be great at providing home gardeners with the products and knowledge they need to succeed. We work to accomplish this by combining top-quality products, a staff that’s passionate about what we do, the latest in technology and proven direct-to-consumer methods. Our business is growing through adding new products, creating new brands (such as SeedImpressions.com) and via acquisition (HighCountryGardens.com). We are also expanding to additional channels, such as an increased emphasis on wholesale opportunities. At our core, we work with gardeners – people engaged in a pursuit that brings joy, beautifies the world, supports the environment and often puts food on tables. If that sounds intriguing, read on…

OUR CHALLENGE

We have a lot of data and never enough hours in the day! Between financial information, ecommerce metrics, customer demographics, inventory needs and more, we struggle to bring it all together in a way that provides a clear picture of where we are and where we should go next.

WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU’D DO

You would be our data wrangler. Each data set has something to say, and we would look to you for clear and concise interpretation. You would not only translate the data into layman’s terms, but you’d also plot out its strategic implications and then champion your findings and recommendations.

The right candidate has the finance, data modeling and analytics experience to oversee our financials and budgets. You would also build inventory and marketing models. You must have a strong voice and would need to proactively identify ways that we can get better at what we do. We seek someone who challenges the status quo, yet is methodical in their approach to process improvement.

You would come in and quickly help improve our systems in ways that have a direct and measurable influence on both our top and bottom lines. In addition to traditional financial measures, your success would be gauged on metrics such as our efficiency in gaining new customers, our effectiveness in retaining existing customers and the speed and success-rates of new initiatives. Just as importantly, we are looking for someone who will work with our existing, collaborative staff and who will be a meaningful, strategic voice on the company’s leadership team.

Below is a basic overview of the responsibilities. If you or someone you know is interested then Step one is easy: Simply write a brief description of a relevant problem that you’ve encountered and how you used analytics and/or modeling to solve it. Also include a resume, but focus on the first aspect as it’s the key to proving that you’re the right fit.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Management and Analysis:
o Build and maintain integrated Excel models for marketing, inventory and financial aspects of the business.
o Analyze and report on key performance metrics by marketing channel, including insightful write-ups of results and trends.
o Extensive work in Google Analytics and the updating of internal reporting driven by GA numbers.
o Analysis of customer segmentation, lifetime value, customer acquisition and reengagement strategies through a third party data provider.
o Evaluation of new opportunities through quantitative modeling.
o Create and maintain email segmentation in order maximize and target our email marketing efforts.
o Evaluate, recommend and own relationships with third party data services, such as catalog mailing services and outsourced database services.
o Work directly with channel marketing managers to support decisions regarding inventory, pricing and promotion.
Accounting:
o Oversee the accounting-related activities of the existing bookkeeper.
o Oversee the integration of multiple order, inventory and financial systems.
o Budgeting through cash flow and income modeling.
o Weekly, monthly and annual financial reporting.
Other:
o Oversee the company’s relationships with financial vendors and evaluate ongoing financing needs and opportunities.
o Become a key voice in the company’s strategic direction and decision-making.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years of practical relevant experience in statistics, modeling and/or finance, or directly-relevant degree.
• Experience with database marketing, research and/or analysis.
• Clear and measurable experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong ability to evaluate data and synthesize into written and verbal summaries and recommendations.
• Required computer skills: Advanced Excel skills, accounting/purchasing/sales order processing/inventory systems.
• Favorable computer skills: XML, SQL databases, Crystal Reports,MS Access, and Google Analytics.
• Unquestionable ethics and ability to work with sensitive company and personnel information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strongly oriented toward innovation and process improvement.
• Team-minded individual, who handles deadlines, is self-motivated and looks to grow their skills.
• Willingness to ‘do what it takes’ to contribute to the success of a growing business.

Comments:
Compensation will depend on the candidate and will include an excellent benefits package. This role currently has no direct reports. Interested candidates should submit Step 1 (as outlined above) to jobs@americanmeadows.com

American Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Employer:
American Meadows

Email:
jobs@americanmeadows.com

Website:
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