Senior Analyst, Expense Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee month-end closing procedures, which encompass journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis targeting Freight, Marketing, Selling, Product Development, DTC, and G&A expenses.

• Guarantee precise and prompt reporting of expense-related components in financial statements in alignment with corporate closing timelines.

• Assist in the final review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting outputs.

• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and External Reporting teams on quarterly and annual SEC filings.

• Prepare documentation to support audits, including walkthroughs and testing support.

• Serve as the expense accounting liaison for both internal and external audits.

• Detect control deficiencies and process inefficiencies, driving remediation and ongoing enhancement.

• Engage in system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist in testing for accounting-related projects, system modifications, and new processes.

• Promote process efficiency, data validation, and financial insights utilizing data analytics tools or emerging technologies like AI.

• Work in partnership with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, FP&A, Legal, and IT on initiatives that impact expenses.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in a multi-entity or publicly traded setting.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.

• Experience in significantly contributing to month-end closings, internal control compliance, and audit support.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and convey complex accounting issues to stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on precision.

• Ability to review and critically assess financial data.

• Capacity to succeed in a dynamic, matrixed organization.

• Proficient in managing multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines.

• Preferred: Experience in consumer, retail, apparel, footwear, or multi-brand sectors.

• Preferred: Familiarity with data analytics tools or emerging technologies.

• Preferred: Experience with SAP.

• Preferred: Experience with BPC.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive Potential: eligible for additional compensation awards, which may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentives, or commission opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits program information can be found at MyVFbenefits.com, including medical plans.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the application process.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace.