Associate Director, Financial ReportingNew

Zinnia - Bridgewater Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Bridgewater Township, NJ

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Associate Director of Financial Reporting at Zinnia is responsible for overseeing the preparation, analysis, and accuracy of financial statements and related reporting. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and compliant financial reporting, supporting leadership and investors with insightful financial data, and managing audit-related activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting expertise and analytical skills, along with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements, including the statement of cash flows, for leadership reviews.
• Partner with the FP&A team to prepare and review period-end investor and leadership reporting packages, ensuring all data is accurate and aligned with internal expectations.
• Perform financial data reconciliations across various systems to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee financial consolidations and intercompany eliminations to ensure accurate financial statements and alignment across the organization.
• Maintain and update the equity roll-forward and capitalization table for investor submissions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with various departments to collect necessary information for the preparation of financial statement footnotes and facilitate leadership reviews.
• Track open audit request items and ensure timely provision of requested documentation for audit completion.
• Prepare the annual GAAP checklist to ensure financial reporting compliance and address discrepancies or updates needed.
• Prepare acquisition-related financial statement footnotes as necessary, ensuring proper documentation and presentation of financial data.
• Review profit and loss (P&L) coding to ensure proper presentation of costs and expenses in financial statements.
• Conduct year-end going concern analysis and prepare a supporting memorandum for appropriate disclosures and assessments.
• Assist with internal ad-hoc financial reporting requests as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in public and/or private accounting, focusing on financial reporting and consolidations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to perform complex financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with managing audit processes and preparing documentation for external auditors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting tools is a plus.
• NetSuite experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Health/dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Incentive/bonus opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement