Manager, Corporate Accounting

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Position Description:

Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Manager of Corporate Accounting to join its team. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands

The Corporate Accounting Manager will be detail oriented and assist in preparing month end close, balance sheet account reconciliations and overseeing the general ledger accounting daily operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist with month end close preparation to ensure timeliness and accuracy of journal entries and deliverables.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries including expense accruals, prepaids, deposits, capital expenditures, intercompany transactions, FX/CTA, debt interest, corporate and divisional cost allocations.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations including proper supporting documentation, variance and flux analysis, and timely checklist completion.
• Identify accountings areas for process improvements, streamlining and automation.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, schedules and footnotes in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist and coordinate with internal and external audit requests, tax consultants, and other service providers with PBC request.
• Partner with FP&A in preparation of the monthly and quarterly forecasting for Depreciation & Amortization and ROU Assets & Liabilities
• Work cross functionally with various business partners (FPA, IT, Legal, AP, HR, Payroll, Tax, Treasury and IT) on processes, policies, key system improvements and initiatives.
• Help manage and maintain lease portal (Lease Query) in compliance with lease accounting standards (ASC 842), facilities and related allocations, analysis, and rent loader/statement review and approval.
• Provide supervision and guidance to assigned staff with day-to-day operations, complex and technical accounting tasks and issues, as well as personal and professional growth.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Proven experience as Accounting Manager or other similar position
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Experience with SAP, and Lease Query a plus
• Familiarity with lease accounting under ASC 842
• Must show accountability, be a team player and operate with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work with a high volume of transactions and strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• Forward-looking thinker who can articulate the need for and implement process improvements
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines
• Able to adapt to changing priorities

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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