Job Description

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas.

Senior Accountant

Richemont | Shelton, CT

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing and overseeing the financial operations of assigned business areas, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in the entire accounting process. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory accounting, sales, margin analysis and financial reporting. The potential candidate must be passionate about a career in accounting and about developing their financial and commercial mindset, willing to understand the business and partner with team members to achieve strategic driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely financial closing process for month-end and year-end closes and ensuring compliance with IFRS & Group guidelines
• Collaborate with the Accounting, Brand Finance, Boutique Controlling, and Operations teams for the successful completion of core duties in the area of general ledger maintenance and reporting
• Handle fixed asset accounting which includes creating, maintaining, and monitoring related CAPEX reporting
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing the trial balance for assigned business area(s) and providing commentary for variances if necessary
• Execute all aspects of general accounting functions, recording journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, balance sheet, and P&L analysis
• Monitor and process adjustments for sales and margin postings for all distribution channels: Retail, Wholesale & E-commerce
• Engage in all aspects of inventory accounting including recording journal entries, calculating all inventory-related provisions, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
• Responsible for sales, margin, inventory, and intercompany management reporting
• Analysis and reconciliation of gift certificates, merchandise credits, and customer deposit accounts
• Prepare monthly lease accounting entries for assigned business area
• Provide support for unclaimed property reporting and states filings
• Support process improvement projects in line with the business needs to ensure internal controls compliance
• Participate in annual internal and external audits
• Assist with continuous improvement projects within inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany processes
• Support and participate in ad-hoc accounting projects
• Participate in key user testing related to new system processes as required

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required with a minimum of five years of experience 
• Good understanding of financial concepts (P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet analysis) and experience in data analytics 
• Result-oriented team player and able to work in managing multiple tasks
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong sense of responsibility, self-starter, well organized, able to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines
• Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.) and financial system skills
• Experience with SAP a plus
• High proficiency in written and verbal communication across various levels of management

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We Offer – United States

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.

At Richemont, We Craft the Future!

Salary will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

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