Sr Manager Reporting
- Req. Number: 2024-39539
- Mall Name: Columbus Headquarters
- City, State: Columbus, Ohio
- Posted Date: 10/7/2024
Overview
About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
Location Name
Columbus Corporate Headquarters
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager of Reporting oversees all financial reporting activities, corporate accounting, consolidation and financial reporting process for all brands in the Phoenix portfolio. This also includes the implementation of internal control policies and procedures. Other responsibilities include evaluating new and developing accounting literature/guidance and pronouncements; ensuring compliance in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting; integrating and developing processes that meet business needs across the organization. In addition this position plays an integral part of the team providing analytics, reporting and leadership of the payroll and reporting team. Oversees all aspects of the Payroll Department and outsourced relationship with the provider. This position owns overall strategy and manages complex accounting issues within functional areas of expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
Location Name
Columbus Corporate Headquarters
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager of Reporting oversees all financial reporting activities, corporate accounting, consolidation and financial reporting process for all brands in the Phoenix portfolio. This also includes the implementation of internal control policies and procedures. Other responsibilities include evaluating new and developing accounting literature/guidance and pronouncements; ensuring compliance in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting; integrating and developing processes that meet business needs across the organization. In addition this position plays an integral part of the team providing analytics, reporting and leadership of the payroll and reporting team. Oversees all aspects of the Payroll Department and outsourced relationship with the provider. This position owns overall strategy and manages complex accounting issues within functional areas of expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, review and distribute annual financial reporting, including footnote disclosures to executive management, lenders and other parties within established timeframes, while maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy
- Oversee all corporate accounting functions including: Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, lease Accounting, Payroll, Franchise/Licensee invoicing, and PeopleSoft Financials systems maintenance
- Manage payroll team and oversee the relationship with ADP for outsourced payroll services
- Independently research, apply and implement changes in authoritative accounting guidance to determine impact on the company
- Provide technical direction to the organization through summary updates to the Controller and CFO regarding new accounting guidance
- Look for and finds opportunities to continuously enhance our payroll and finance reporting processes
- Ability to analyze and resolve payroll related issues
- Develop a close working partnership with IT, HR, Store Operations
- Own the integration and consolidation of new brands/businesses into the Phoenix portfolio of brands
- Manage the timely and accurate preparation of budget, forecast, and LRP of various financial line items including rent, depreciation and returns reserve.
- Oversee the timely and accurate financial close of all brands and the subsequent consolidation into the general ledger for consistency in consolidated reporting.
- Maintain accounting policies and appropriate internal control environments in our multi-channel/multi-brand environment
- Evaluate and implement processes that enable efficiencies and create cost savings for the Company
- Cultivate and manage relationships with cross functional and external parties, including providing education around accounting and financial architecture of the Company
- Lead and develop internal talent for succession planning and talent optimization in line with Company values
- Serve as key resource to the Controller for GAAP accounting issues and reporting matters
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Provide guidance and execution in the accounting strategy of implementing acquired entities
- Steer strategic system implementation initiatives to streamline accounting processes ensuring GAAP and SOX compliant operations
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required, Master's degree is a plus
- Experience: 10+ years of industry or Big Four public accounting experience, CPA preferred
- 4+ years of leadership management experience
- Payroll experience
- Experience with payroll migration and owning the relationship with the provider
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Possess expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Expert level knowledge of research and accounting guidance
- Proven management capability and understanding of concepts underlying the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing financial transactions
- Experience creating budgets and forecasts and performing analysis
- Ability to work and function independently as well as lead others
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail, ability to make quick and informed decisions, leadership and communication
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills
- Flexibility
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to think and lead strategically; in-depth understanding of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley; professionally and maturely leads to inspire curiosity and creativity; passion for leading high performing teams through others; organized and attentive to detail; resourceful and solution oriented
Closing
If you would like to know more about the California Consumer Privacy Act click here.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies : Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
