Job DescriptionThe Accounting Manager will provide timely and accurate accounting and analysis to support a multi-brand Wholesale/Direct to Consumer environment. This is a hybrid position, we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.
Key Responsibilities- Provide ongoing monthly, quarterly, and full-year P&L, Working Capital, and CAPEX.
- Evaluate/Report margins by category.
- Coordinate the monthly close and reporting process.
- Lead and manage Sr Accountant; align roles and responsibilities for successful monthly close and reporting.
- Provide leadership, direction and coaching to Sr. Accountant to assist in financial analysis, research, reporting and special projects as needed.
- Prepare and approve journal entries and reconciliations as appropriate.
- Prepare/Review monthly financial statements and month-end reporting packages; Analyze and evaluate monthly actual to budget variances.
- Monitor expenses and partner with business to improve cost efficiencies.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes and procedures for efficiency, ability to simplify and automate.
- Review, evaluate, and implement internal controls processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly SOX controls.
- Partner with internal and external auditors on compliance as well as interim, and year-end engagements.
- Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, implement best practices and help drive profitability.
- Provide support and analytics to FP&A and Management.
- Analyze critical accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Evaluate Cost Center expense reporting.
- Evaluate intercompany balances and transactions.
- Review and approve calculation and payment of royalties and commissions.
- Partner with HR, Corp Finance, Marketing, Sales and Operations to ensure proper expense recognition
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures/processes for the current tasks performed
QualificationsKey Skills Required- ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data analysis
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
- Analytical thinking, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain audit-ready documentation and follow company policies, controls, and deadlines
- Bachelor's in accounting/finance or related field
- 4+ years of accounting experience
- SAP experience
- Advanced excel skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP FI, SAP MM, Oracle Suite.
- Experience in consumer products, retail, or wholesale
