Senior Manager Accounting

Scope of Responsibility

Manages a team in executing monthly corporate accounting and close activities, including the review of journal entries, reconciliations, rollforwards, and various analyses pertinent to overseeing the broader accounting operation at F&D.

Ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies, with a strong focus on retail-specific complexities (e.g., inventory, shrink, revenue recognition, fixed assets, payroll, etc.).

Prepares monthly and quarterly accounting, reporting, and ad hoc analyses for senior management.

Identifies and drives process improvements and the implementation of ERP systems and financial tools to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Supports the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, including review of disclosures related to areas of responsibility and assistance with preparation of financial review presentations.

Researches accounting issues and provides competent guidance and advice for a variety of topics, related to areas of responsibility.

Assists with the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies to promote effective governance and accurate financial reporting.

Conducts special projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller, Director of Financial Reporting, VP Controller, or CFO.

Answers questions from stores as well as store support center departments.

Collaborate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion of external audits.

Essential Skills

In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and internal controls.

Ability to research difficult accounting topics, write position papers, and present to the Assistant Controller, VP Controller, CFO, and other leaders.

Drive process improvements and develop systematic processes.

Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Customer service oriented – provide excellent customer service to internal customers, including partnering with other departments to improve processes and create value.

Skilled in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and active CPA license.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting responsibility, including at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.

Working Conditions

• Travel: Limited travel required including air and car travel.
• Noise Level: Quiet to moderate.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements: Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level.
• Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Work-life Balance, Including Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates, Paid holidays plus a personal holiday, and Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1.
• Equal Employment Opportunity.