Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will supervise and accounting staff member and work directly with the Brand Controller with regular interaction with FP&A and the SVP of Finance. This position will manage various accounting functions that are responsible for the application of GAAP on moderate and complex business issues during the monthly close and reconciliation process. The position will also be responsible for providing adaptable assistance across the finance department to support the business community and various needs within the organization. This role will allow an individual to utilize their accounting skills in a stimulating environment while gaining great experience and exposure across the finance team.

The Impact You Can Have

• Manage a team responsible for aspects of the month-end close process related to sales and inventory reserves, and review month-end closing activities such as balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work directly with the FP&A team to forecast and budget the income statement impact of sales and inventory reserves.
• Ensure that all systems changes and/or modifications made to applications conform to departmental processing and control requirements.
• Work independently on special projects and their impact to the Company including moderate-to-complex technical accounting transactions and implementation of new systems.
• Produce meaningful and insightful analysis using data from financial systems to assist peers to understand the business problem presented.
• Coordinate and assist with external auditors.

You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5-8 years of progressive industry, or public accounting experience with CPA/MBA preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems (Oracle, preferred) and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Aptitude for learning new systems
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong managerial and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining upward communication

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off paid time off & holidays
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 3 pm on Fridays.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site in our Talbots home office at our Hingham (MA) location.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.