Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

About the role

Join our Finance team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion.

This role is based in El Paso, TX or Plano, TX with a hybrid schedule (work 3 days onsite). Our standard hybrid schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee revenue, inventory, payroll, and sales commission accounting activities.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including reserve calculations, freight and overhead capitalization, inventory variance analysis, and reconciliations between warehouse systems and the general ledger.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and related analyses.
• Perform financial and operational variance analyses, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by coordinating requests, providing supporting documentation, and addressing accounting-related inquiries.
• Research emerging accounting standards and pronouncements and lead the implementation of related accounting policies, procedures, and process changes.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Sales, IT, and Shared Corporate Services on cross-functional projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide accounting guidance and financial support to internal stakeholders across the organization.
• Develop, coach, and mentor accounting team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• 3+ years of inventory and/or cost accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and audit activities.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Public accounting experience and/or experience working for a publicly traded company.
• Experience with large ERP systems and financial consolidation tools.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and corporate accounting practices.
• Proficiency with accounting and reporting systems, including Oracle Business Intelligence and OneStream.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing and mentoring team members.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance