Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

About the Role

The Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting prepares annual and quarterly financial statements for the Company's lenders and senior executive management, as well as monthly Statements of Cash Flows for the Corporate Finance team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position also ensures corporate accounting policies and quarterly internal control narratives are updated, performs technical accounting research, documents accounting conclusions, manages annual external audits, and reviews monthly financial packages submitted by regional accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepares consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of other comprehensive income, statements of member's equity, cash flow statements, and notes to the annual audited consolidated financial statements.
• Reviews monthly financial statement packages submitted by regional accounting teams for compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies; questions any unexpected balance sheet fluctuations.
• Coordinates quarterly store impairment analysis process with regional Finance teams; reviews submitted analyses and provides comments for region's response. Ensures any impairments are approved by executive management and recorded accurately.
• Coordinates with external auditors, provides financial statement drafts and supporting schedules, and facilitates obtaining supporting schedules from other company personnel.
• Evaluates new accounting standards and complex business transactions (e.g., acquisitions, revenue recognition, lease accounting) to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. Documents accounting conclusions in formal memos for executive management and external auditor review.
• Ensures corporate policies and procedures are updated and communicated to regional accounting and finance teams. Provides training to teams as necessary.
• Ensures internal control narratives are updated at least quarterly. Performs assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual internal controls. Updates the Company's certifications in Workiva, including distribution lists, and submits to management quarterly. Follows up on late certifications and certifications submitted with exceptions.
• Partners as needed with other teams such as Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance, and International Controllership to ensure corporate goals are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience.

About the Department

The GUESS?, LLC Finance department handles traditional financial duties such as accounting, planning and analysis, and shareholder outreach, while partnering with the executive team to define the organization’s capital allocation strategy. The department manages budgeting, forecasting, and planning for an international team spanning Europe and Asia, supporting a diversified business model across channels, products, and geographies. Their goal is to foster a learning environment while providing visibility into all aspects of the business, ultimately aiding executive decisions and facilitating Guess’s strategy.

Location

Corporate – Los Angeles, CA (World Headquarters).

Pay

Base salary range: $160,000 – $180,000. Salary will be determined based on market data, internal equity, relevant background, and experience for the specified role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• On-site gym.
• Employee discounts.