Corporate - Accounting Manager

Corporate - Accounting Manager

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

General Function

The Accounting Manager is responsible for various function-based accounting activities (e.g. cash, revenue deferrals, recording of legal expenses, etc.). The Accounting Manager also values and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes month-end close duties accurately and timely (e.g. recording / approving journal entries, performing variance analysis, etc.).
• Collaborates and interacts with accounting partners in North America and globally.
• Identifies, analyzes and concludes on proper accounting for complicated accounting transactions/areas.
• Provide clear guidance for daily and monthly cash transactions.
• Prepares and reviews reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts. Analyze balances to ensure they are accurate. Communicates unreconciled items to management.
• Collaborates directly with internal and external auditors to ensure successful and timely completion of internal audits and quarterly/annual reviews.
• Reviews and provide feedback on the work of others, as requested.
• Proactively identifies and implements process improvements as necessary.
• Creates efficiency and process improvement in cash and banking accounting.
• Managing an accounting team of 3 and work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Special project work as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years experience of managing people.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems
• Solid understanding of cash and banking activities
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to initiate and successfully accomplish personal and business goals
• Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Constructively challenge the process and take the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
• Effective time management, organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and management
• Ability to build strong business relationships in a team environment
• Excellent leadership and management skills with collaborative working style and ability to work cross functionally to set reasonable project plan, monitor status, remove roadblocks and drive projects through the finish line

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• CPA

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.