Accounting & External Reporting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute a range of accounting responsibilities related to documenting the company's financial activities and reporting on them.

• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team to ensure adherence to GAAP and company policies.

• Track and document transactions in the general ledger in alignment with GAAP and company standards.

• Maintain the subledger and conduct an annual audit on fixed assets.

• Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations.

• Oversee the resolution of discrepancies between the GL and subsidiary ledger accounts.

• Develop and implement accounting procedures to enhance controls and efficiency.

• Support management with financial analysis.

• Prepare current period and recast items for financial reporting, including all SEC filing documents.

• Coordinate with external parties for external reporting obligations.

• Conduct quarterly impairment analysis, including the preparation of supporting models and documentation.

• Perform contract reviews for Finance to evaluate accounting implications and ensure appropriate treatment.

• Create the monthly financial reporting package.

• Maintain and prepare comparable sales reporting, including ad hoc requests and support for FP&A-led planning activities.

• Manage the lease accounting process, including the review and validation of all retail, storage, and other lease activities.

• Conduct final reviews of the lease population for completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare supporting schedules for lease-related disclosures.

• Oversee the monthly bonus accrual process, including calculation support, input review, and coordination with FP&A/Finance during the close.

• Manage stock-based compensation accounting, including the accounting for equity grants and vesting activities.

• Review and reconcile stock compensation expenses.

• Oversee grant and vesting data along with contributions.

• Develop and supervise two individual contributors.

• Review month-end accounting entries.

• Oversee and review the lease process, supporting the annual operating lease planning activities.

• Oversee and review the roll-forward of SEC documents.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

• 7-10 years of general accounting experience.

• Experience with SAP or FAS is preferred.

• An active CPA license is preferred.

• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Detail-oriented with the capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, handling situations with confidence, tact, and resourcefulness.

• Flexible and adaptable, capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.

• Strong team player.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Benefits.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision care.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Survivor Benefits.

• Life insurance providing peace of mind for your family should the unexpected occur, with employer-provided 2X your salary in life insurance.

• Accidental Death and Disability insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse, and your children.

• Income Protection.

• Short-term and long-term disability options.

• Retirement Plan.

• 401k with a generous company match and immediate vesting (subject to age and service requirements).

• A strong lineup of professionally managed funds.

• Safe-harbor plan design.

• Paid Time Off.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment, with opportunities to earn more.

• 9 paid holidays each year.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Give Back Opportunities.

• Voluntary Time Off.

• Holistic Wellness.

• Employee Assistance Program offering access to work/life wellness support, including no-cost unlimited telephonic counseling services.

• Opportunities for leadership development, skill enhancement, and career progression.

• Product Discount.

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products.

• Ancillary Benefits and Programs.

• Bonus opportunity.

• Identity protection.

• Legal services.

• Pet insurance.

• Cell phone discount.

• Employee referral bonus.

• Annual birthday gift.

• DailyPay.

• Access to a corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac.