senior accountant

*About the Role:* The core responsibilities will include: 1. Financial Reporting & Close Ownership * Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for assigned brand(s), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness * Ensure month-end workbooks are completed in accordance with US GAAP * Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules * Maintain the integrity of revenue, cost of goods sold, inventory, and accruals * Identify and resolve issues proactively, not after the fact * Continuously improve how we close, with a focus on speed, structure, and reliability 2. Brand Financial Performance & Analysis * Deliver monthly results with clear, actionable variance analysis * Provide both backward-looking reporting and forward-looking insight * Translate financial results into the key operational drivers, risks, and opportunities that matter * Assist with developing and maintaining KPI frameworks for assigned brand(s) * Own the financial narrative, be able to clearly explain what is happening and why 3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning * Lead the budgeting and rolling forecast process for assigned brand(s) * Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, pricing, and cost decisions * Own forecast integrity and accuracy, continuously refining assumptions based on actual performance * Identify and explain variances against budget and forecast with clear root-cause analysis * Ensure financial plans reflect operational reality, not just spreadsheet logic 4. Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Support * Act as the primary finance partner to operations, sales, and other business units * Support decision-making on pricing, product mix, and cost structure * Ensure non-finance stakeholders understand the financial implications of their decisions * Escalate risks, assumptions, and performance gaps clearly and early * Provide targeted challenge on financial assumptions where required, and escalate material issues with clear recommendations 5. Working Capital & Financial Discipline * Monitor and analyze working capital drivers, including inventory, receivables, and payables * Identify risks and inefficiencies that impact cash and operational performance * Support improvements in working capital efficiency and overall financial discipline 6. Process Improvement & Controls * Identify gaps in processes, controls, and reporting, and implement improvements with measurable impact * Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with policies * Drive consistency and standardization across reporting and analysis * Support SAP B1 enhancements and reporting automation 7. Audit, Compliance & Technical Accounting * Support the annual audit and review process * Prepare working papers and supporting schedules * Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements * Support tax filings as required 8. Functional Leadership * Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members * Act as a resource for finance and accounting-related questions across the business * Promote consistency, discipline, and quality in financial outputs *Required Experience: * * CPA designation is recommended, but not required * Bachelor?s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field * 5?8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience * Strong experience owning full-cycle accounting and close processes * Demonstrated ability to translate financial results into clear, actionable insights * Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in an operational environment * Hands-on experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is preferred * Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-brand environment is preferred * Proven ability to work cross-functionally and support non-finance stakeholders * Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing direct reports within a finance function * Experience overseeing transactional accounting functions (AP, A