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At Zappos, we look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy fun and maybe even a little weirdness. So be sure to check on whether you’re aligned with our company values and culture. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW as a member of the Zappos family, then check out the job description below!
Company Culture is at Our Core
Our
10 Core Values
are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
Do our values speak to you?
1. Deliver WOW Through Service
2. Embrace and Drive Change
3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
5. Pursue Growth and Learning
6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8. Do More With Less
9. Be Passionate and Determined
10. Be Humble
2. Embrace and Drive Change
3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
5. Pursue Growth and Learning
6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8. Do More With Less
9. Be Passionate and Determined
10. Be Humble
We Focus on Four C’s
Company Culture
Customer Service
Commerce (the "E" kind in our case)
Community
Zappos continues to transform and grow. Ensuring the
four C’s
remain top of mind in everyone’s day-to-day means delivering happiness and WOW in the long-term to customers, as well as employees, vendors, shareholders and the community, in a sustainable way.
It’s also part of our core culture to offer shoppers more styles and variety, while reimagining ways to exceed expectations, protect and grow our company culture, and serve our communities near and far.
Company Perks: Quick Reference
- A generous Zapponian discount program.
- A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay healthy and fit.
- Zappos pays 100% of every employee’s medical, dental, and vision.
- Plenty of paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
- Zappos pays for 100% of any 12 therapy, mental health, or coaching sessions each year.
- Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, mentoring, and 401k.
- Make an impact through volunteer adventures and other community programs
- Mandatory fun? Yes, please. Enjoy team building, family spirit and plenty of room to recharge.
Check out more
company perks
on our website.
Zapponian [noun| employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results.
Bold [adjective| not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is an opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.
Perks [noun| the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits, and more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount.
1990s [noun| a decade we love, but no longer live in]. Old school cover letters are so 1990. Want to show us who you really are? Create a video cover letter. A flash mob, a comedic monologue… whatever showcases your passion for Zappos and the work you’d be doing! Videos are not required, but if you create it, we’ll watch it.
Scout [noun| you're a recruiter, too]. As a Zapponian, we’ll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruiting team, scouting for the best people to grow our company.
SUMMARY
The Director, FP&A provides excellent business leadership to the entire organization by providing support and advice to the executive leadership, department heads, and all other employees. The goal of this position is to work with employees of all levels to achieve a growing market leadership position through achieving revenue, expense, and profit budgets. The Director, FP&A oversees the process of the development of these three budget areas as well as forecasting these elements throughout the year.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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Assist in the development of the annual business plan.
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Capital budget preparation as done via our company procedures.
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Cost control: Use tools to help identify and achieve improvement in all areas. Work with department managers to solve cost issues. Monitor expenses on an ongoing basis to make spend/don’t spend decisions sometimes on a day-to-day basis with the goal being the achievement of the monthly revenue and profit goals.
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Emphasis placed on both short- and long-term capital needs via evaluation, planning, and other analysis such as ROI.
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General ledger maintenance.
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Implementation of ongoing changes.
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Internal control and safeguard assets.
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Internal controls and audit expectations and avoiding defalcation.
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Mine historical data to assist with spotting and interpreting opportunities.
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Oversee and have primary accountability for accuracy of fixed asset ledgers.
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Oversight and review of monthly processing and period close to ensure accuracy of results.
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Prepare and monitor budget and budget variances. This includes developing an annual budget package that includes explanations, charts, graphs, and all other tools necessary to explain the budget and plan to others. Emphasis is placed on anticipating questions and providing answers to them in the business planning meetings.
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Provide financial modeling and analysis for various ad-hoc financial projects.
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Support the monthly accounting close process with detailed monthly financial analyses.
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Work closely with Sr. Director, FP&A on daily operations and major business transactions.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
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Bachelors degree in Accounting or a closely-related area.
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At least eight (8) years of professional work experience in a strategy and/or financial analysis role.
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Technical background, skills, education, work experience, and training to oversee and maintain the full accounting cycle.
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Accurate and attentive to details.
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Trustworthy in maintaining confidences, particularly with personnel and financial matters.
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Disciplined approach to time management and accomplishing tasks – must be extremely reliable in achieving commitments.
Zappos is committed to help foster an environment where we can celebrate and embrace our diversity and each person's individuality so that people can bring their whole selves to work. In order to ensure that we are considering the needs of all of our employees and building a more inclusive Zappos, we ask that you take a few minutes to update your details, even if you select “Prefer not to say” on some questions.
The Fine Print
Please limit to 2 applications.
The Zappos Family of Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@zappos.com or call us at 1.702.943.7777.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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