Accounting Manager

The Children's Place - Secaucus, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Secaucus, NJ

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Accounting Manager role at The Children's Place is a vital position within the Finance and Accounting organization, focusing on general accounting and the month-end close processes. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with SOX controls, and collaborating with various internal departments to meet close deadlines and maintain accurate departmental reporting. The position is integral to the company's enterprise transformation projects, requiring cross-functional teamwork with finance and accounting teams as well as external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Participate and oversee the month-end, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met and reviewing staff's journal entries, reports, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide regular feedback to the staff.
• Analyze financial statements monthly and report on variances.
• Support internal and external financial reporting, including preparation of the financial reporting package and capital reporting on a monthly basis.
• Review fixed asset activity periodically to ensure proper capitalization and recommend policy improvements.
• Assist the Accounting Director in ensuring compliance with internal control policies and procedures, providing related training.
• Work with the Accounting Director to establish performance goals and objectives for the team and monitor progress to enhance professional development.
• Provide training to new and existing staff and serve as a resource on accounting matters.
• Work directly with the external audit firm on deliverables.
• Lead special projects and process enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• C.P.A. license preferred, with a mix of private and public experience.
• 5+ years of general accounting and/or audit experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.
• ERP system experience, with SAP experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory and US GAAP; knowledge of accounting for internally-generated software is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a must.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with good analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and associates.
• Able to present financial data in a concise, logical, and useful manner.
• Ability to think proactively and work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.