Accounting Analyst, Management Accounting

About the role

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounting Analyst to join our Controllers team. This is an excellent opportunity for a team member looking to deepen their financial acumen and make a significant impact on our operational efficiency. As an Accounting Analyst in Salt Lake City, you'll report to the Accounting Manager and join a dynamic Management Accounting department. You will own standard accounting close processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and build relationships with key retail partners. This role is ideal for a collaborative professional looking to combine financial discipline with operational business partnering in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management accounting processes, including month-end/fiscal close, preparing journal entries, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify and recommend actionable process improvements and business cost-reduction strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key corporate partners, including Finance, Tax, Audit, Financial Planning, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain.
• Compile, structure, and analyze financial data to support forecasting models.
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies, maintain key financial controls, and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.
• Develop and enhance operational performance metrics and reporting templates to assist leadership decision-making.
• Support the onboarding of new hires and assist in training associates on core accounting tools and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.
• 1–3 years of professional accounting or corporate finance experience.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic accounting procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting).

Skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly detailed, organized, and proactive; eager to learn and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Term life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays (eight paid holidays for eligible associates).
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
• Additional compensation for store hourly associates scheduled to work on designated holidays.

For paid vacation days and eligibility requirements for other benefits, visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com.

Pay

USD $48,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 per year.

About Catalyst

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together of the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We leverage our rich history, resources, and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst, we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated, and diversity flourishes.