Chief Accounting Officer

Company: The Childrens Place
Location: Secaucus
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Location:Secaucus, New JerseyJob Summary:This position is responsible for all areas of accounting and financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for leading and directing the timely and accurate completion of all periodic accounting tasks and activities and financial reporting. In addition, this position is responsible for making recommendations to the CFO for the development and enhancement of accounting principles, practices, and procedures to satisfy all SOX requirements.Responsibilities:Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
• Primarily responsibility for timely reporting of month-end, quarter end and year end closing process
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the companys financial status
• Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate
• Responsible for the Company's financial statements, including timely and accurate submission of required Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, annual report on Form 10-K, earnings release and other current reports on Form 8-K
• Serve as liaison with the external auditors in connection with the independent audit of the Companys financial statements
• Maintain relationship with bankers, auditors, and other relevant service providers
• Review monthly consolidating financial statements and analysis for senior management
• Prepare as needed, ad-hoc financial statements as well as forecasting models and analysis
• Supervise, manage and directs all activities of employees in Accounting Department by scheduling and assigning work, directing employee work, checking quality of work, and determining materials and methods for completing work. Trains employees, develops, implements and maintains departmental policies and procedures and assists employees with decisions for which there is no precedent. Coordinates special projects as needed.
• Maintains current industry knowledge by reading newsletters and journals, and attending industry meetings and training sessions related to changes in Telecom laws, rules and procedures as they relate to Federal, State and company issues. Confers with other departments and outside parties to develop plans to implement changes effectively
• Provide oversight of external tax providers in the preparation of tax returns
• Serve as Accounting expert with the Audit Committee of the board of directorsEducation and Experience:
  • 15 + years of experience managing finance and administration matters of a high-growth, mission-based organization
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting; CPA required; Masters degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred
  • Must possess strong leadership skills with direct experience managing large team of diverse individuals
  • Knowledge of ERP systems
  • Retail, Public company and SEC reporting experience
  • Big Four public accounting experience a plus.
  • Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
  • Experience in a senior-financial management role, partnering with corporate executives, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment
  • Knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP
  • Must show a consistent track record of achievement and success in increasingly senior roles in a fast growing organization
  • Proven track record of solid Accounting and Excel skills
  • Must possess the ability to think strategically but also be willing to dig into detail and use technical skills to solve complex accounting issues.
  • Keen eye for detail and the ability to effectively multi-task
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with superb attention to detailmake our PLACE yoursWANTED: Really motivated people ready to work and learn.Being a part of our team takes collaboration and hard work. We want Moms, Dads, and especially the kids who are rocking our clothes, to connect with and be proud of our brand.As the #1 Childrens Specialty Apparel Retailer in North America, every employee is an integral part of our success. With over 1,100 stores in 19 countries spanning 5 continents, a booming 24-7 website, plus millions of active social media fans, we're always looking for passionate, talented people to grow with us.If youre interested in making our PLACE yours, click apply!

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