WorldLink
CRN Finance Manager
WorldLink, Plano, TX
Job Description
TITLE: CRN Finance Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Plano, TX
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we're looking for:
We are looking for a (Certified Re-Newed) CRN Finance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the management of marketing and sales expenditure, establishing and determining policy guidelines, directing Sales Account Directors and Marketing Directors, performing the marketing program review, and resolving financial and accounting issues. You will also be responsible for detailed marketing expenditure tracking, open program management, budget and actual expense analysis, program aging report and other various in-depth analysis reporting to senior managers and directors. In addition, you will review and determine the reasonableness of marketing and sales expenditure forecast for each period, working closely with marketing and sales senior management.
You will be responsible for all financial transactions related to the marketing and sales programs, including accrual calculations, and financial closing as well as managing and reporting on ad hoc projects & requests.
Role and Responsibilities:
Required Experience and Education:
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we'll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
WHAT you should know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.
This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.
TITLE: CRN Finance Manager
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Plano, TX
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today's most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
For more information about our craft, visit https://worldlink-us.com .
WHO we're looking for:
We are looking for a (Certified Re-Newed) CRN Finance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the management of marketing and sales expenditure, establishing and determining policy guidelines, directing Sales Account Directors and Marketing Directors, performing the marketing program review, and resolving financial and accounting issues. You will also be responsible for detailed marketing expenditure tracking, open program management, budget and actual expense analysis, program aging report and other various in-depth analysis reporting to senior managers and directors. In addition, you will review and determine the reasonableness of marketing and sales expenditure forecast for each period, working closely with marketing and sales senior management.
You will be responsible for all financial transactions related to the marketing and sales programs, including accrual calculations, and financial closing as well as managing and reporting on ad hoc projects & requests.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Determine and make decisions on marketing and sales deduction investment activities, lead financing closing and reporting for the company, which include review of customer and vendor program agreements, and other internal and external reports.
- Manage the progress of open marketing programs ensuring the progress amounts are within the guidelines of the original approved budget and coordinate with marketing managers to make appropriate budget and contract modifications within company guidelines.
- Develop marketing program tracking method to assist management and marketing managers in providing financial status of the marketing expenditures.
- Responsible for managerial and internal use reporting on marketing and sales deduction transactions.
- Review reasonableness of marketing and sales deduction expense forecast and coordinate with marketing managers and vendors on the marketing expense plan and forecast.
- Lead business owners and work closely with sales account and marketing teams to collect requirements, analyze information, and develop solutions consistent with business strategies.
- Provide regular and ad hoc timely, accurate forecasts/reports on Sales (quantity, revenue, forecast), Production-Sales-Inventory (PSI), Sales Deductions (SD), Back Margin (BM), Market Development fund (MDF), Target Plan (TP), Management Plan (MP), el al.
- Develop and execute marketing expense and sales deduction audits performing process and financial audits, documenting audit findings and implementing audit recommendations.
- Manage marketing and sales deduction expense process improvement projects and initiatives through evaluation of current business processes and identification of improvement plan
- Responsible for short and long range planning for business.
- Direct and manage ad hoc projects/reports as assigned by management, leading cross functional teams.
- Demonstrating strong leadership, presentation, and customer and vendor relationship management skills.
Required Experience and Education:
- 5-10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate job related experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
- Prior experience in finance role is a plus.
- Experience in managing financial accounting closing process and management of teams.
- Experience in developing financial and operational analysis and presentation to management.
- Experience in establishing policies and procedures and supporting marketing and sales departments.Demonstrated ability to identify areas of process improvement and managing improvement projects until completion.
- Experience in business process review and analysis, including financial and operational analysis and audits.
- Supervisory or management level experience in a related role is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge and expertise with SAP or other financial systems or networking knowledge.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
- Ability to develop tasks and work assignments, based on sometimes vaguely defined objectives.
- Ability to review and interpret detailed product development, marketing documents and media materials as needed.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all assigned levels within and outside the company.
- Ability to gather and analyze large sets of data from multiple sources, prepare both quantitative and qualitative analysis of information.
- Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels, especially in the sales and marketing, and financial areas.
- Demonstrated excellence in time management skills and follow up to ensure meeting on time deliverables.
- Ability to make decisions and problem solving on time-sensitive matters.
- Proficiency in Korean language is a plus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we'll bring:
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT you should know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.
This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.