Senior Analyst, Finance ERP

Job Description:As a Finance ERP Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the effectiveness of our financial close process, maintaining and designing critical system configuration. As the product owner of the Finance ERP system, you will be responsible for designing technical solutions to support new accounting and disclosure standards, maintaining existing capabilities, while continuing to drive improvements within the existing platform. In executing these responsibilities, you will partner closely with IT and cross-functional finance teams to prioritize and implement solutions to support our external and statutory report processes.This position will be based out of our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.What you will be doing?Managing the Finance ERP close process, including executing core responsibilities and supporting the organization in the timely completion of all related close activities.Partnering with IT to enhance and maintain Finance ERP, including the accuracy of general ledger module to support complete and accurate financial reportingServing as a strategic finance partner to IT and business teams by becoming the product owner of our Finance ERP application,. translating business and growth initiatives requirements into scalable and sustainable solutions within the accounting platformShape the future-state design of PeopleSoft Finance and any future accounting systems, while working in an agile environment to identify, prioritize and deliver finance-specific enhancements that increase efficiency, insight, and scalabilityCollaborating with technical teams to perform ad-hoc analysis, resolve issues, and troubleshoot PeopleSoft finance errors, identifying root causes, design solutions and validate fixes before deploymentRepresenting accounting systems team interests in new strategic initiatives by assessing accounting system impacts early, engaging with finance subject matter experts as appropriate, and influencing design decisions.Maintaining and strengthening effective internal controls that support the completeness and accuracy of our financial close and financial reporting processes, consistently producing reliable reporting in a growing and evolving businessBuilding deep end-to-end knowledge of our accounting system to become a trusted problem solver for emerging business models, and strategic transformation initiativesWhat do you need to bring?Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Information systems, or related field, or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldUnderstanding of intercompany and foreign currency accounting, preferably within a retail environmentHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreamsAbility to develop strong cross -functional relationships with technical partners and collaborate effectively in a non-hierarchical environmentStrong planning, project management, communication, and analytical skills; experience with agile development is a plusAbility to maintain a positive attitude, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environmentBenefits & PerksAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr