Accounting Manager Job at Randa Corp in Des Plaines

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A global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is one of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

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Position Summary:

In this Manager of Accounting position, you will be responsible for leading daily operations such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, assisting with regulatory reporting, and liaising for the annual audit and monthly financial reporting. This is a terrific opportunity to work for a company that recognizes hard work and rewards results.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results for both management and US GAAP reporting
• Monthly variance analysis of financial statements
• Help drive compliance with balance sheet reconciliation requirements across the organization
• Manage the reconciliation and elimination of intercompany balances
• Assist in the strengthening of the Company’s control framework and promote and enforce a strong internal control environment
• Provide accounting guidance and support to the business unit finance functions
• Assist in the management of the Company’s tax provision and compliance processes to ensure appropriate accounting for income taxes per GAAP and compliance with all federal and state/local tax requirements
• Assist in the drafting of technical accounting memos as necessary
• Serve as a main point of contact for the Company’s external auditors
• Assist in overseeing and supervising the Accounting team, including providing appropriate feedback to support professional development

Education/License Requirements:

• BA/BS in Accounting
• CPA preferred

General Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of increasing responsibilities in an accounting/financial reporting role, including public accounting experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and skill/aptitude
• Well-organized with attention to details
• Ability to work autonomously to meet deadlines; self-starter; resourceful
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – ability to express thoughts and explain/document accounting treatment for transactions clearly and concisely
• ERP systems experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Foreign currency translation experience
• Public Accounting experience
• MBA
• CPA preferred

What we Offer:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions. 
• Commuter benefit plan. 
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth.