Senior Corporate Accountant

New Balance; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic company is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to support its financial accounting team. The role involves critical tasks such as preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with US-GAAP standards. This position also offers robust benefits including healthcare, hybrid work options, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

$100 monthly student loan support

Yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

Generous parental leave

Flexible work schedule with hybrid model

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience, with audit experience with Public Accounting Firm.
• Experience with or exposure to EPM reporting and consolidations applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial close and reporting process, including preparation of journal entries.
• Manage Intercompany accounting process liaising with subsidiaries as key contact.
• Prepare monthly US-GAAP financial statements packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

US-GAAP accounting codification research tools

Job description

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Corporate Accountant will support the Corporate accounting team with the monthly financial close, preparing and reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, and preparing monthly consolidated financial statements. This position will work cross functionally with FP&A team, Treasury team, EPM team and International financial personnel as necessary to assist with close and audit requirements, and global accounting and new system initiatives.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assist with financial close and reporting process, including:

• preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for assigned GL accounts /areas.
• perform account reconciliation reviews, ensuring Company accounting processes are accurate and in accordance with US-GAAP.
• monitor the status of key close deadlines and providing updates to Finance management of any issues, delays.
• manage Intercompany accounting process liaising with subsidiaries as key point of contact
• prepare monthly US-GAAP financial statements packages, including KPI metrics and trend analysis
• prepare quarterly Bank Covenants and supporting schedules for Treasury team.

Assist with providing US-GAAP technical guidance including:

• application of existing US-GAAP guidance as may pertain to new developments or events impacting the Company

Assist with Company’s global lease administration system as pertains to US-GAAP Lease accounting requirements (ASC 842 - Leases).

Assist the Assistant Controller, with year-end audit with respect to:

• Planning and scheduling of year-end and interim fieldwork.
• PBC (“prepared by client”) list preparation and oversight
• Preparation of audited financial statements and footnotes

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting & CPA required
• 3+ years experience, with audit experience with Public Accounting Firm
• Highly organized and structured- able to prioritize and manage tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with an ability to conceptualize “the big picture”.
• Proficiency with US-GAAP accounting codification research tools required
• Experience with or exposure to EPM reporting and consolidations applications preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills plus a willingness to work in a team environment required

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.