Vice President, Finance

About the role

Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Vice President, Finance to lead the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. Marc Jacobs International designs and produces accessories, ready-to-wear, and footwear and distributes worldwide in wholesale and direct to consumer retail markets.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing financial forecast including P&L, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows; drive annual financial operating plan cycle including target setting, guideline creation, managing calendar and milestones
• Refining and aligning global sales reporting; work with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop and track KPIs
• Construction and oversight of long-range strategic planning model including close partnership with international regions and HQ departments
• Partnering with accounting team to ensure timely completion of month-end close and forecasting accuracy across all areas of the company
• Reporting monthly results to department leaders and be primary contact for analysis
• Creating and challenging Payroll and OpEx budgets for HQ departments / retail locations
• Preparation of materials for Board meetings and reporting to key stakeholders
• Performing other ad-hoc analyses to inform key decisions (such as global pricing, store locations, or potential capital expenditures)

Requirements

• BS/Masters in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field
• 10+ years experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business controlling
• Highly skilled in active observation, root cause analysis and written/oral communication
• Experience managing a team; recruiting and developing junior talent for advancement
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and general understanding of commonly used systems: ERP, general ledger, business intelligence tools, consolidation tools
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Maintain integrity throughout work product balancing attention to detail with a connection to the big picture
• Fashion/retail industry experience preferred
• Build a network of individuals inside Marc Jacobs
• Possess a curious, inquisitive spirit and embrace continuous improvements
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think independently and anticipate needs in an evolving environment
• Able to maintain focus in a deadline-driven environment with ambiguous situations, and demonstrate strong skills in project management

Qualifications

• Must have strong working knowledge of Excel and general understanding of commonly used systems: ERP, general ledger, business intelligence tools, consolidation tools
• Must be able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
• Maintain integrity throughout work product balancing attention to detail with a connection to the big picture
• Fashion/retail industry experience preferred
• Be capable of building a network of individuals inside Marc Jacobs
• Possess a curious, inquisitive spirit and embrace continuous improvements
• Be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think independently and anticipate needs in an evolving environment
• Able to maintain focus in a deadline-driven environment with ambiguous situations, and demonstrate strong skills in project management

Skills

• Active observation
• Root cause analysis
• Written/oral communication

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous employee benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, employee discounts and perks, a 401k plan with employer match and automatic employee contributions

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

Schedule

Full Time

Requisition Number

N/A