Director, Wholesale Accounting

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute core accounting functions, including reconciliation and accurate reporting of financial activity.
• Lead assigned monthly close processes and ensure timely completion of management reporting.
• Manage complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, wholesale sales dilution reserves, revenue recognition and gross profit review.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation; provide variance commentary and ensure checklist compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to improve processes, policies, and systems.
• Supervise preparation of reports required for the Company’s asset-backed lending facility.
• Develop and maintain documented policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas.
• Function as a key point of contact for auditors; provide quality and timely responses to audit requests.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff on technical accounting issues, operational tasks, and professional development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Proactively drive innovation and change in key areas, including the monthly close and reporting; lead ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles; public accounting background
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high level of accuracy
• Previous experience with companies engaged in wholesale distribution of apparel, accessories, or other consumer products is required
• Ability to identify areas for change, prior experience with systems implementations and / or process re-engineering

Attributes

• Ability to mentor and develop staff, a self-starter and team player
• Excellent collaboration skills; persuasive; experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to find common ground with stakeholders
• Strong work ethic and value system, high degree of integrity

Pay

$155,000 - $175,000

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
• Matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• Generous PTO
• Merchandise discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Work environment that reflects our industry leadership

Social Impact Program

Centric Cares focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in.

D&I Committee

The D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recruitment Activity

We will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s).

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