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		<title>Senior Corporate Auditor Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Senior Corporate Auditor<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>090000016U<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>Plan and execute internal audit projects and engagements with an emphasis on operational and financial systems, processes and risks. This individual will provide input and guidance on enterprise wide business risks, and assist the applicable Audit Manager in completing the annual audit plan. This individual will work closely with management of all areas of the Company by assessing risk, completing independent/objective evaluations of risks and processes, and recommending improvements to the associated controls and processes. On a project by project basis this individual may supervise and coach staff on the completion of individual project tasks.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities Include:<br/><br/>60% of Time<br/><br/>Plan and execute audits and special projects, including the presentation of findings and recommendations to various levels of management.  Assist with all aspects of audit projects including, project and scope planning, execution  of testwork and communication of audit results.<br/><br/>20% of Time<br/><br/>Build and maintain relationships with primary audit customers.<br/><br/>10% of Time<br/><br/>Assist in the research and communication of risks and controls to all areas of management.<br/><br/>5% of Time<br/><br/>Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Department's awareness, and use of current tools and practices to ensure effective, efficient, independent, objective and value added evaluations, of the Company's operations and controls.<br/><br/>5% of Time<br/><br/>Participate in other Departmental activities.<br/><br/>**No relocation available.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelors Degree Business - Accounting or Finance preferred<br/><br/>3 or more years Internal Audit or equivalent (e.g. public accounting audit) experience and/or business analysis experience<br/><br/>2 or more years management or supervisory experience (leading the audit, quality control and driving it to completion)<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>CPA, CIA or CFE certifications are strongly encouraged and preferred<br/><br/>Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, Project)<br/><br/>Domestic and international travel from 10-30%<br/><br/>Must have strong written and verbal communication skills<br/><br/>Results oriented, highly motivated and proven leadership skills<br/><br/>Ability to manage multiple priorities<br/><br/>Job: Accounting/Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Feb 11, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Audit Manager Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Audit Manager<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000007I<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>The Audit Manager will manage a team within the Internal Audit Department.  The position will report to the Senior Director of Internal Audit.  The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning and executing of internal audit projects with an emphasis on business operational and financial systems, processes and risks.  Additionally, this position will be responsible for directing the Company's SOX 404 compliance efforts.  This individual will provide input and guidance on enterprise wide business risks, and assist in completing the annual audit plan.  This individual will work closely with management of all areas of the Company by assessing risk, completing independent/objective evaluations of risks and processes, and recommending improvements to the associated controls and processes.<br/><br/>Plan and execute internal audit projects with an emphasis on operational and financial systems, processes and risks.  This individual will provide input and guidance on enterprise wide business risks, and assist the applicable Audit Manager in completing the annual audit plan.  This individual will work closely with management of all areas of the Company by assessing risk, completing independent/objective evaluations of risks and processes, and recommending improvements to the associated controls and processes.  On a project by project basis this individual may supervise and coach staff on the completion of individual project tasks.<br/><br/>**No relocation available.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelors Degree<br/><br/>5 or more years of audit experience<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>CIA, CISA, or other certifications<br/><br/>Masters Degree<br/><br/>Job: Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 5, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Finance Manager Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finance Manager<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000006D<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>The BBFB Finance Manager is responsible for being the daily finance lead for the BBFB divisions (Direct Sales and overall Business Customer) and leading their team to drive the BBFB business, including assisting the team in building & executing growth plans (providing decision support, investment analysis and solutions to complex issues), leading planning/performance management rhythms and increasing the business acumen of the business partners.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelor's degree<br/><br/>5 or more years of Financial analysis and business planning experience<br/><br/>3 or more years of experience working with/on cross-functional teams<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>3 or  more years of experience working with sales and/or retail organizations<br/><br/>Leadership experience<br/><br/>Job: Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 3, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Senior Accounting Analyst - International Controllership Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Senior Accounting Analyst - International Controllership<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000002U<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>This position will provide finance and accounting support to the International Support teams located in Corporate, as well as International entities and business teams to enable Best Buy to develop successfully internationally. Attention to details, process mindset and ability to work independently in a cross functional team environment is critical to success in this role.  Cultural diversity and sensitivity, developing strong relationships with business partners and process oriented mindset and the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations is critical to success in this role. Each day will bring unanticipated and undefined challenges that will provide the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in resolving, responding and providing solutions.<br/><br/>The primary responsibility of this position requires cross functional work with Corporate functions including HR, Legal, FP&A as well as other International Support business partners to record all relevant financial transactions.  Key activities of this position include processing wires related to international activities, executing cross charging of expenses to ensure compliance with intercompany policy and recording such transactions via journal entries in the appropriate period. On a monthly and quarterly basis, this position is responsible for reviewing account reconciliations and conducting variance analysis for International Support and assigned international entities.  In addition, this role requires compiling, preparing and reporting total Best Buy International results to both Internal and External Reporting teams.<br/><br/>This position will also drive continuous improvement in the efficiency and quality of accounting, analysis, and reporting processes within international entities through establishing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to independently research and resolve accounting, reporting, system, and process issues are essential.  Strong Microsoft Excel skills are required and good systems skills including Hyperion (Smartview), SAP, Oracle, Discoverer are strongly preferred.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelors degree in Accounting or MBA with a concentration in Accounting<br/><br/>2 or more years experience in Accounting and/or Finance<br/><br/>Flexibility regards to time schedules since there are needed interactions around the globe.<br/><br/>Ability to travel and commit to the demands of the international schedule and time of day<br/><br/>Strong Microsoft Excel<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>CPA strongly preferred<br/><br/>Good systems skills including Hyperion (Smartview), SAP, Oracle, Discoverer are strongly preferred.<br/><br/>Fluent Spanish and/or Mandarin preferred<br/><br/>Cultural diversity and sensitivity<br/><br/>4 or more years experience in Accounting and/or Finance<br/><br/>2 or more years experience in Retail business<br/><br/>Strong interpersonal skills<br/><br/>Organizational agility and effectiveness<br/><br/>Job: Accounting/Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 9, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Manager, Tax Credits &amp; Incentives Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Manager, Tax Credits & Incentives<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>090000018F<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>This is a newly created position within an expanding Global Tax Department.<br/><br/>The Manager, Tax Credits & Incentives will provide overall management and strategy development of tax credits and incentives for all federal, state and local taxes.  This includes leading the compliance reporting efforts for the program, supporting audits, identifying new tax credit and incentive opportunities, managing tax credits and incentive projects, partnering with internal groups to identify opportunities and manage various external vendors.<br/><br/>Responsibilities:<br/><br/>Manage compliance for credit & incentive benefits for all tax types, federal, state and local including the budgeting process, accounting and research.  Provide audit support of credits & incentives.<br/><br/>Lead development effort to identify, capture and secure new federal, state, and local tax credits and other negotiated tax incentive programs, including green initiatives.<br/><br/>Develop cross-functional relationships with Real Estate, Legal, Treasury, Payroll, Facilities, Store Management, HR, Business Development & Government Affairs groups to facilitate and enhance the identification of new opportunities.<br/><br/>Team with business groups in presentations to political officials, economic development boards to negotiate concessions for new locations.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelor's degree, preferably in tax, accounting, finance or business<br/><br/>7 or more years of business or professional experience<br/><br/>3 or more years of tax management experience<br/><br/>Tax credits & incentives experience<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>Advanced Degree<br/><br/>CPA, JD, LLM or CMI<br/><br/>Job: Accounting/Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Feb 17, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000005O<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>Lead the sustainment of BBY's Lean Six Sigma competency for assigned business units.  Create leadership and problem solving capacity so the organization can focus on priorities and manage complexity.  Facilitate the adoption of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) as the primary method for improving processes and solving problems.<br/><br/>Master Black Belts are expected to serve in the role 2+ years.  This is a role that focuses on the overall success of the Lean Six Sigma Capability, benefit delivery and professional development for the Black and Green Belt communities and other staff.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities<br/><br/>* Lead the Lean Six Sigma competency<br/>* Accountable for the delivery of budgeted benefits at the Capability level<br/>* Lead high impact process improvement projects through application of Lean Six Sigma Tools and DMAIC Methodology<br/>* Drive Value Analysis and Targeting to ensure focus on the right projects<br/>* Validate and scope improvement projects; link customer requirements and business processes; organize an effective team to complete the project<br/>* Evaluate solutions; develop implementation plans; facilitate knowledge transfer and transition to "sustained by the business" status<br/>* Lead training of team members to increase their competency in LSS<br/>* Develop new and enhance existing LSS curriculum<br/>* Facilitate Black and Green Belt training<br/>* Coach and mentor Black and Green Belts<br/>* Facilitate organization and cross-organization knowledge sharing; teach LSS tools on a regular basis<br/><br/>Maintain the LSS methodology through continuous improvement of the tools and quality assurance management of their deployment. Partner with senior leadership to ensure work is aligned with corporate strategy.<br/><br/>**No relocation available.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>* High School Diploma or Equivalent<br/>* Prior Master Black Belt role experience<br/>* Black Belt Certified<br/><br/>4 or more years of experience in combination of at least six of the following areas:<br/><br/>* Proven project management skills<br/>* Change Management Acumen<br/>* Able to master statistical problem-solving techniques including: basic quality, Six Sigma and Lean tools<br/>* Proven analytical skills<br/>* Communication/presentation skills<br/>* Able to multi-task and handle large workloads<br/>* Led several cross-functional and complex LSS projects<br/>* Coached Green and Black Belts through certification<br/>* Trained Green and Black Belt curriculum<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>* Associate or Bachelors Degree<br/>* 5 or more years experience Leading Six Sigma projects through completion<br/>* Retail and/or transactional LSS application<br/>* Master Black Belt Certified<br/>* DFSS experience<br/><br/>Job: Accounting/Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Feb 23, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Senior Corporate Auditor Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Senior Corporate Auditor<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>09000001B5<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>Plan and execute internal audit projects and engagements with an emphasis on operational and financial systems, processes and risks. This individual will provide input and guidance on enterprise wide business risks, and assist the applicable Audit Manager in completing the annual audit plan. This individual will work closely with management of all areas of the Company by assessing risk, completing independent/objective evaluations of risks and processes, and recommending improvements to the associated controls and processes. On a project by project basis this individual may supervise and coach staff on the completion of individual project tasks.<br/><br/>Key Responsibilities Include:<br/><br/>60% of Time<br/><br/>Plan and execute audits and special projects, including the presentation of findings and recommendations to various levels of management.  Assist with all aspects of audit projects including, project and scope planning, execution  of testwork and communication of audit results.<br/><br/>20% of Time<br/><br/>Build and maintain relationships with primary audit customers.<br/><br/>10% of Time<br/><br/>Assist in the research and communication of risks and controls to all areas of management.<br/><br/>5% of Time<br/><br/>Maintain and enhance the Internal Audit Department's awareness, and use of current tools and practices to ensure effective, efficient, independent, objective and value added evaluations, of the Company's operations and controls.<br/><br/>5% of Time<br/><br/>Participate in other Departmental activities.<br/><br/>**No relocation available.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>Bachelors Degree Business - Accounting or Finance preferred<br/><br/>3 or more years Internal Audit or equivalent (e.g. public accounting audit) experience and/or business analysis experience<br/><br/>2 or more years management or supervisory experience (leading the audit, quality control and driving it to completion)<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>CPA, CIA or CFE certifications are strongly encouraged and preferred<br/><br/>Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access, Project)<br/><br/>Domestic and international travel from 10-30%<br/><br/>Must have strong written and verbal communication skills<br/><br/>Results oriented, highly motivated and proven leadership skills<br/><br/>Ability to manage multiple priorities<br/><br/>Job: Accounting/Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Dec 21, 2009]]></description>
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		<title>Project Manager, Indirect Tax Technology Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Project Manager, Indirect Tax Technology<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>090000017S<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>This is a newly created position within an expanding Global Tax Department.<br/><br/>The Project Manager, Indirect Tax Technology will be responsible for managing and implementing tax systems for all Best Buy companies and subsidiaries.<br/><br/>Responsibilities:<br/><br/>* Responsible to work on new business system initiatives and ensure system is set up appropriately to handle all taxability requirements.<br/>* Develop requirements and design test scripts to thoroughly test systems for functionality.<br/>* Communicate process changes impacted by new solutions/systems to management.<br/>* Perform tax research and analysis to ensure items are taxed properly and trouble shoot system problems.<br/>* Manage and enable company strategies and objectives for tax systems and process implementations.<br/>* Lead efforts to define and implement new, cross-functional tax processes and systems to support Best Buy's growth.<br/>* Work closely with business units and across finance to ensure that systems and processes enable strategic and operational requirements and to ensure process and system changes are defined and implemented correctly.<br/>* Create work plans and manage a project through completion.<br/>* Bring cross-functional expertise and systems implementation experience to projects<br/>* Lead project teams to think globally when defining requirements and developing future state solutions.<br/>* Manage, train, and develop staff on tax projects as well as assessing staff performance as necessary.<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>*<br/>Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting/Business/MIS<br/><br/>*<br/>4 or more years of experience in Accounting and Transaction Tax, preferably for a Retail organization<br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><br/>*<br/>CMI<br/><br/>*<br/>Experience working with sales and use tax systems<br/><br/>*<br/>Project management experience<br/><br/>Job: Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 4, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Sourcing and Category Specialist Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sourcing and Category Specialist<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000004Y<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>*** 2 Positions Available ***<br/><br/>The Sourcing and Category Specialist is part of the Procurement team within the newly established Global Business Services unit at Best Buy.  There are two (2) positions available, and each plays a key role in the procurement of IT related products and services.  The Category Specialist acts as an independent contributor as well as a support role for more complex sourcing projects. The Category Specialist is responsible for the category management (sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management) for an established portfolio of highly similar and non-complex products and services.  (Non-complex products and services generally have a lower cost, are more transactional in nature, and risk of supplier or product failure is low to the organization.)  The purpose of the position is to reduce the total cost of ownership for non-merchandise goods and services aquired by Best Buy by proactive category management in alignment with category strategies and by leveraging world-class negotiation and sourcing strategies, tools and processes.  This position interacts with managers and directors throughout the Best Buy organization.<br/><br/>*<br/>Support the IT Business Team in collaboration with Best Buy business units and outsourced providers in the procurement and provisioning of IT sub-categories, including software,  communications and IT services<br/><br/>* Each role will have responsibility for supporting an IT sub-category including business analysis and input, savings achievement, and sourcing execution.<br/>* Must build and maintain a strong relationship with other Global Indirect Procurement groups to ensure that IT is aligned to the key initiatives in corporate procurement<br/>* Communicate the vision and direction for IT Procurement throughout the business and IT communities<br/>* Develop relationships within the IT organization and business units (including outsourced service providers) to assist in sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, problem resolutions and overall vendor performance management.<br/>* Responsible for managing approximately 10-50 supplier relationships, dependent on level of complexity.<br/>* Responsible for sourcing assigned products and services; approximately $20-$30 million annually.<br/><br/>A category specialist opening exists for each of the following areas:<br/><br/>Transactional software<br/><br/>IT Services<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>* Associate's Degree<br/>* 3 or more years of Sourcing and Category Management including negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management<br/><br/>Preferred Requirements<br/><br/>* Bachelor's Degree<br/>* Procurement experience in an outsourced environment.<br/><br/>Job: Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 1, 2010]]></description>
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		<title>Sourcing and Category Manager Job (Richfield, MN, US)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sourcing and Category Manager<br/><br/>Job Number:<br/>100000004X<br/><br/>Description<br/><br/>***3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE ****<br/><br/>The Sourcing and Category Manager is part of the Procurement team within the newly established Global Business Services unit at Best Buy.  There are three (3) positions available, and each plays a key role in the procurement of IT related products and services.  The Category Manager acts as an independent contributor and is responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management for an established portfolio of highly similar and complex products and services.  The purpose of the position is to reduce, by leveraging world-class negotiation and sourcing strategies, tools and processes, the total cost of ownership for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by Best Buy.  This position interacts with managers, directors and officers throughout the Best Buy organization.<br/><br/>A category manager opening exists for each of the following areas:<br/><br/>* Hardware Acquisition, and Leasing<br/>* IT Services and Deployment<br/>* Strategic Sourcing Projects (cross-category IT)<br/><br/>These roles:<br/><br/>* Support the IT Leadership Team in collaboration with Best Buy business units and outsourced providers in the procurement and provisioning of IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, maintenance, communications and IT services<br/>* Each role will have responsibility for supporting an IT sub-category including strategy input, savings achievement, and sourcing execution.<br/>* Must build and maintain a strong relationship with other Global Indirect Procurement groups to ensure that IT is aligned to the key initiatives in corporate procurement<br/>* Communicate the vision and direction for IT Procurement throughout the business and IT communities<br/>* Develop relationships within the IT organization and business units (including outsourced service providers) to assist in sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, problem resolutions and overall vendor performance management.<br/>* Responsible for sourcing and managing assigned complex products and services; approximately $50 - $100 million annually.  Responsible for attaining annual savings targets.<br/>* Responsible for managing approximately 20-50 supplier relationships<br/><br/>Basic Qualifications:<br/><br/>*<br/>Bachelor's Degree<br/><br/>* 5 or more years of Sourcing and Category Management experience including negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management<br/><br/>Preferred Requirements:<br/><br/>* Advanced degree<br/>* Procurement experience in an outsourced environment.<br/>* IT experience<br/><br/>Job: Finance<br/><br/>Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield<br/><br/>Organization: Best Buy US Corporate<br/><br/>Job Type: Regular/Full-Time<br/><br/>Job Posting: Mar 1, 2010]]></description>
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