Senior Analyst, Finance & Treasury

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We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Senior Analyst, Finance & Treasury is responsible for executing analytical and strategic initiatives for key areas of Treasury and Finance at Ross Stores. Primary responsibilities include assisting with budgeting and forecasting of Treasury-owned expenses (mostly credit, debit, and gift card merchant fees), card payment reporting and analytics, tracking consumer payment trends, cash forecasting, and being the key liaison with card payment vendors including our payment processor. The Senior Analyst will also be responsible for outstanding gift card liabilities on the balance sheet and reconciliations. Additionally, the Senior Analyst will be expected to perform complex ad-hoc analyses, contribute to projects to drive revenue or cost improvements, and support the Treasury team on various cross functional projects across the organization. The Senior Analyst will report to the Director of Treasury but will frequently interact with the Finance Leadership team including the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.

The base salary range for this role is $75,700 - $113,650. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Execute the forecasting and planning activities for credit, debit, and gift card merchant fees and other Treasury-owned expenses, participate in executive reviews, and partner with our vendors and business partners to understand key drivers of changes against budget and forecast.

• Execute the monthly indirect cash forecast while working with cross-functional teams to consolidate forecast inputs, and partner with Treasury Operations team on their direct cash forecast monthly. Understand cash flow and balance sheet variances to budget and forecast and explain such variances to an executive audience.

• Manage the reporting and strategic analysis of credit and debit card acceptance costs and consumer usage (e.g. trend analysis, rate audits), and supporting cost-savings initiatives in the card payment space.

• Support the Director, Treasury with overseeing our gift card business, and be responsible for gift card and credit voucher liabilities on balance sheet, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Perform as the key liaison with our payment processor, various card networks, gift card providers, card issuing banks, and other card payment vendors. Leverage these relationships to stay ahead of latest payments news, trends, and pending legislation that would impact the business.

• Originate reports in support of quarterly disclosures and board materials, and of card acceptance compliance.

• Design and execute complex analysis to answer ad hoc questions as needed.

COMPETENCIES:
People

• Building Effective Teams

• Developing Talent

• Collaboration
Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict
Business

• Business Acumen

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies

• Attention to Detail

• Analytical Approach to Problem-Solving

• Drives Results

• Technical Competence

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field

• 4-6 years of progressive experience, preferably in card payments or fintech

• High aptitude for forecasting and planning

• General understanding of balance sheet and cash flow statements preferred

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior executives and vendor counterparts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A

DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.