Job Description

House of Spices (HOS) is a deeply rooted brand within the food industry, leading the specialty food and ingredient category for over 50 years. Fast-forward from its start as a homegrown family business, House of Spices has become a middle-market wholesale/manufacturer which includes multiple distribution networks across the country. Although the business has and continues to expand rapidly, the brand is still family-owned and home-based out of the NYC metro area. We are looking for talented, dynamic individuals to join our ACARE culture!

HOS seeks a Financial Analyst to support managerial reporting and FP&A, with some financial accounting responsibilities as well. This position will report to financial management and will have an opportunity to work with CFO.

You will be relied on to generate reports that assess company and/or business-unit performance, drive ad-hoc business reports, special project assignments in addition to influencing P&L management through report development. This position will play an active role in influencing financial and operational decisions. This role requires a self-starter with a strong financial modeling experience, project management experience, problem solving skills, a keen attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and solid skills in communication and thought leadership. The successful candidate must be able to think strategically, perform dive deep analytics and communicate effectively to senior management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform financial analysis with respect to results across different locations for budgets, planning, monthly results, consolidations & financial reporting.
• Maintain effective communication process with key stakeholders and business partners to ensure that budgets and monthly/quarterly analyses are accurate, complete and timely; implement corporate initiatives, including changes in reporting requirements
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses for senior management team
• Assist in the administration of the monthly commission’s calculations and quarterly GP incentive
• Track sales performance and overhead costs, providing detailed analysis of variances from established trends overall or in certain sub-categories
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and trend analysis
• Prepare monthly foreign currency exchange analysis and hedging

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or advanced degree is a plus

• Minimum of two years of experience with report generation, analysis, and financial systems; experience in both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting teams preferred

• Experience with P&L analysis

• Advanced Excel modeling skills required

• Strong PowerPoint skills required

• Strong in developing graphs, charts, and presentations

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

• The ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced, work-oriented environment

• Comfort working individually and in a team environment

• managerial & operational reporting: 2 years (Preferred)

• financial reporting: 2 years (Preferred)

• P&L and variance analysis: 2 years (Preferred)

• Hindi speaking preferred

AAP/EEO Statement*

House of Spices Inc. India provides EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Company Description

House of Spices is a family owned business, which began in 1970. We are the pioneers of South Asian food distribution in North America. We distribute a variety of South Asian foods under our own Laxmi brand, and partner with several international exporters representing all regions of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. • Servicing over 5 million South Asians • 11 Nationwide USA & Canada Distribution Centers • Office in India • Fleet of 50 trucks to deliver frozen & non-­‐frozen items • Over 3,000 Customers • 4,000 SKU's & growing