DescriptionThis role will contribute to the accurate financial accounting and controls related to the operation of our Free Standing Stores (Retail) and Online businesses. He/She/They will be responsible to execute assigned month end close activities and daily monitoring activities for our Direct to Consumer Channels (retail and online) and will assist the team with special projects as assigned. This position will have regular interaction with our third party BPO, serving as key contact for escalations, training, and answering questions.The role will support key accounting processes including the participation on multiple simultaneous projects. Most projects are systems oriented and require a strong aptitude towards understanding the impact of Master Data, data flow, interfaces, conversion through cross reference, and error handling. The same skill set will be required towards system remediation (Break/Fix) and enhancements.Participate in the month⁃end and quarter⁃end financial statement close process, including assisting brand finance and third⁃party accounting teamsEnsure assigned work is performed in compliance with SOX controls and company policyDevelop and maintain process documentation for DTC processesParticipate in the project implementation for new processes for new business arrangements (ie Online and Omnichannel) to ensure compliance with company policy, US GAAP, and SOX ControlsWork with IT across functional areas to support business requests around new capabilities to enhance the end consumer experience and develop reporting to measure the sameEnsure compliance with SOX control framework and Company PoliciesProactively identify and implement process improvementsCommunicate with various internal (e.G., Online departments, Brand Finance, OneSource) and external (e.G., audit firm, BPO) teamsServe as Subject Matter Expert for certain accounting related activities and transactionsSupport annual internal and external auditsInvestigate reporting discrepancies and communicate issues in a timely mannerCollaborate with Retail Operations, Online, Brand Finance and other corporate finance departments in researching and answering questions about financial resultsPerform and lead ad hot accounting and finance requests and special projects, as assignedQualificationsUndergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field3⁃5 Years Experience5 % TravelCPA preferredExperience with Direct To Consumer industries (Free Standing Stores and Online) requiredStrong understanding of US GAAP (including ASC 606, inventory, prepaids and accrued expenses)Strong understanding of SOX financial controlsStrong understanding of SAP, Hyperion Financial Suite, Online Order Management and POS (retail) systemsExcellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and team playerLanguage requirements : English, French Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordHighly organized detail⁃oriented individual with strong sense of ownership and keen attention to detail