Sr Accountant

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our portfolio includes over 150 renowned brands such as Essilor, Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, Transitions, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, and Oliver Peoples. We operate in over 150 countries, offering high-quality vision care products and best-in-class shopping experiences through networks like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

About the role

The Sr. Accountant provides detailed analysis of cash flow to prepare a reliable cash forecast, analyzes intercompany activities for cash transfers and hedge gain/loss, and maintains Treasury Management Software (Sungard). This role monitors daily balances in corporate and retail store bank accounts, facilitates domestic and international cash transfers, and communicates with associates in New York, Italian offices, and various home office departments.

Responsibilities

• Creates cash flow forecasts and analyzes results.
• Works with multiple functional areas to assess how their activity affects ending cash balances.
• Analyzes and reports cross-currency intracompany balances weekly and calculates cash transfers.
• Maintains the interface between Treasury Management Software (Sungard) and SAP, ensuring proper loading of electronic bank files and error-free journal exports; maps new accounts and requested journal changes.
• Trains and develops direct reports.
• Ensures proper separation of duties for initiation and approval of all cash transfers, including obtaining necessary approvals.
• Maintains effective communication with key customers, including home office departments, New York and Italian offices, and banking partners.
• Acts as the co-system administrator for corporate online banks.
• Assists in special projects as requested by management.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of GAAP, current trends, and techniques.
• Maintains a working knowledge of mainframe computers, banking software (Sungard), and general ledger (SAP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet applications.
• Treasury knowledge, including understanding of corporate Treasury products and trends.
• Ability to communicate and operate effectively in a fast-paced organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to see the big picture and think outside the box.
• Willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking initiative to solve problems and pursue business opportunities.
• Ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals.
• Constructively challenges processes and takes initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve, and innovate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or Business degree preferred.
• 3+ years of treasury/cash management experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan.
• First-class total rewards package, including health care, retirement savings, and paid time off/vacation.
• Various employee discounts.

Pay

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements.