Associate Manager, Accounts Payable & Inventory Controllership at Best Buy in Richfield, Minnesota

Job Description:

The Associate Manager – Accounts Payable and Inventory Controllership is a key member in supporting Best Buy’s Accounts Payable business. Reporting under Merchandising Controllership, this is a great opportunity for those seeking to solve unique accounting challenges, implement system related efficiencies, lead cross functional projects, and provide solutions to challenges faced in these businesses. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities and will work closely with the Accounts Payable and Merchant business teams, FP&A, and other various Controllership teams to ensure the integrity of the financial statements of Best Buy.

This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do

• Manage month end close processes for Merchandise Accounts Payable and Inventory which includes reviewing and approving journal entries, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, and analyzing and communicating results to P&L stakeholders


• Identify automation and efficiency opportunities and implement more efficient solutions to enhance our accounting processes while using latest technology


• Assist with integrating legacy systems and processes to Enterprise level systems and processes


• Represent Controllership’s interests in cross departmental, organizational wide projects


• Ensure accurate, consistent application of GAAP for the Merchandise Account Payable and Inventory businesses


• Support the growth and development of two direct reports

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 4+ years of relevant accounting/accounts payable/finance experience


• Intermediate proficiency in ERP and/or subledger systems, and Excel

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance


• Experience applying US GAAP to complex, and judgmental situations


• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation)


• Experience with system integrations and/or implementations


• Experience with project management or influencing without authority


• Experience with formally or informally supervising a colleague through a project or task


• Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically and work with business partners


• CPA