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Controller / VP of Finance

Thank you for your interest in joining Empire Abrasives as a Controller / VP of Finance.

This application is a key part of our hiring process. It helps us understand your experience, communication style, and how well you align with our company culture and work style.

Estimated time to complete: 10–15 minutes.

Tell us a bit more about yourself

Where did you find our job posted

Describe the most significant change in a company’s size (e.g., revenue, headcount, market expansion) that you’ve helped lead. What specific actions did you take, and what measurable impact did those actions have?

What tools do you prefer for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting and how have you used them to improve decision-making?

Tell us about a forecasting model you built or improved. What were you modeling for and what changed because of it?

What are your favorite KPI’s for an inventory-based, multi-channel business like ours and why?

How do you approach building a department-level budget for a team like marketing or operations? How do you hold them accountable for staying on budget or getting acceptable ROI on increased spends?

What interests you about JK Tools, and how does this role align with where you want to grow professionally?

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Please record a short 1-2 minute video (longer if you really want!):

1. Your name and where you're based

2. Why you're excited about this role at Empire Abrasives

3. Any similar past experience you've had

4. (Optional but encouraged) Something fun or unexpected about you.

You can paste a link to an unlisted YouTube, Loom, or Google Drive video below. Please make sure the link is accessible.