Vendor Rebate Manager

    You will: 

• Play a critical role in our finance team with a primary focus on managing and overseeing the rebate and SPA accounting processes and team.

• Collaborate closely with the Finance, Accounting, and Data teams to test scenarios, determine strategy, and calculate rebate accruals efficiently and accurately.

• Manage recruit, hire, develop and train a team of Rebate personnel.

• Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback.

• Own the rebate process. Take full ownership of the rebates accounting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all rebate-related financial activities.

• Analyze financial scenarios. Work closely with the data team to develop and test various financial scenarios and their impact on rebate calculations.

• Calculate accruals. Calculate monthly rebate accruals and ensure they are accurately reflected in the financial statements.

• Collaborate cross-functionally. Partner with finance, accounting, vendor relations and operations across the enterprise to ensure cohesive financial strategies and clear communication regarding rebates.

• Prepare financial reports. Prepare detailed reports on rebate activities and outcomes, presenting findings and insights to our profit centers. 

• Identify areas for opportunity and process improvement. Continuously identify and implement improvements in the rebate management process to increase efficiency and accuracy, as well as identify opportunities to grow vendor income.

• Audit & ensure compliance. Ensure that all rebate processes comply with relevant laws and accounting standards and support internal and external audits related to rebates.

About You: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience.

• 5 or more years of experience in financial planning and analysis with experience in managing rebate programs.

• 1 or more years of leadership experience

Our ideal candidate will also: 

• Possess leadership qualities and be viewed as a leader.

• Have experience promoting a productive and positive team environment, coaching staff to do their best work.

• Be proficient in financial software and Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) is highly desirable.

• Have experience in managing rebate programs or similar financial incentives where vendor incomes play a significant role in financial strategies.

• Possess excellent analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate complex information, identify patterns, and propose innovative solutions.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with co-workers, vendors and management.