Senior Accountant (Fashion) Jobs

About the Company:

Our client is a leading fashion company in New York, NY that is looking for to add a member to their growing accounting team. This is a newly-created role given their continued growth working directly under the Head of Finance!!!

*Lucrative compensation + great benefits!!!*

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting impacts of leases, including deferred rent calculations and verifying key dates for accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team by providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee and streamline the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including reviewing transactions booked by the finance team (e.g., accounts payable aging, classification of long-term and short-term accounts, doubtful debtors).
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, manage work assignments, and provide support for resolving accounting-related issues.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and ensure proactive compliance.
• Supervise financial accounting activities (A/R, A/P, G/L) across all entities using Corporate systems.
• Collaborate with department heads to establish accurate cost allocation methods.
• Implement monthly close controls by requesting all services performed and not yet billed for proper accrual.
• Review fixed assets to assess the reasonableness of depreciation expense and net book value per store, control acceptable accounting system movements in BPC, and manage CIP for store opening and closing dates.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports to corporate headquarters in Spain and regulatory local authorities.
• Cultivate a collaborative and high-performance work environment that fosters teamwork and professional growth.
• Supervise the A/P department's intercompany cost allocation to ensure consistency between entities and confirm invoicing for monthly intercompany recharges.
• Conduct analytical reviews to provide meaningful financial analysis, identify deviations, and take corrective actions.
• Handle inventory leftover (Donation/Sales to Dealers) by booking relevant entries and ensuring timely receipt of payments according to agreed contracts.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Prior audit experience is preferred.