Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Variable Bonus

We are partnering with a luxury retail brand to identify a Corporate Accountant who combines strong technical expertise with a genuine interest in the fashion and luxury landscape. This role sits at the intersection of financial reporting and commercial insight, supporting both U.S. operations and international consolidation efforts. A passion for luxury fashion and an appreciation for the nuances of the industry are essential to succeed in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Financial Planning & Analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close reporting for submission to the global consolidation team
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and capital expenditure reporting, along with required disclosures
• Review monthly close outputs, perform general ledger reconciliations, and deliver detailed variance analysis across P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Conduct sales and gross margin analysis, providing insights to support trading and operational decisions
• Develop financial plans and forecasts in alignment with business objectives
• Prepare and review journal entries, offering guidance to junior team members on accounting treatments and best practices
• Work across multiple financial systems, including SAP, PBCS, JDA, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Proactively identify process improvements and implement more efficient workflows across finance operations
• Anticipate business needs, solve problems independently, and adapt quickly within a dynamic retail environment
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support leadership decision-making
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, lookups, and pivot tables; proficiency across Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present financial insights clearly
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Exposure to the luxury or fashion sector, ideally within retail or audit environments
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for the luxury market, with an understanding of how financial performance connects to brand and customer experience

Please reach out to George Brown to discuss this role further.