Director Inventory Accounting

EssilorLuxottica; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health care

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica seeks a Director of Inventory Accounting for the North America Professional Solutions business (US200). You will lead the inventory accounting team, ensuring accurate reporting, and strengthening internal controls and systems.

You will train staff, collaborate with stores, distribution centers, labs, and partners in France, Italy and New York, and drive strategic inventory projects and external audits. Strong IFRS expertise and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with IFRS and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IFRS compliance and internal controls within inventory accounting.
• Partner with stores, distribution centers, labs, finance, shared services, and corporate offices in France, Italy, and New York.
• Continuously improve accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Train and develop associates to meet organizational needs.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and status to management and stakeholders.
• Manage external audits to ensure timely completion and resolution of issues.
• Develop financial reports and schedules as requested.
• Lead strategic inventory projects and system transformations related to inventory accounting.

Skills

ERP systems

IFRS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Accounting operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Hyperion HFM

Essbase

Job description

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

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.

The Director of Inventory Accounting leads the inventory accounting team responsible for the North America Professional Solutions business (US200). This role is tasked with implementing and maintaining strong accounting and system controls to ensure the accurate reporting of inventory balances and transactions. The ideal candidate will train and develop team members, foster a positive team culture, and drive continuous improvements within the department. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with business partners and key stakeholders to align on goals and strategies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Compliance: Ensure financial transactions are reported accurately and consistently in accordance with IFRS and company policies. Ensures a strong internal control environment is maintained.
• Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders including operations (stores, distribution centers, labs), finance/accounting, shared services, and corporate offices in France, Italy and New York to address business issues.
• Process Improvement: Continuously enhance accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Talent Development: Train and develop associates to meet organizational needs and expand their responsibilities.
• Communication: Communicate risks, opportunities, and status updates to management and stakeholders effectively.
• Audit Management: Manage external audits to ensure timely completion and resolution of any identified issues.
• Reporting: Develop financial reports and schedules as requested.
• Strategic and Systems Projects: Execute integration and other strategic projects, as well as system initiatives and transformations related to inventory accounting.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience.
• Experience working in ERP systems e.g. Oracle, SAP, Hyperion HFM, Essbase, etc.
• High technical competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of accounting department operations, business operations, and the impact of activities on associates and leadership.
• Current working knowledge of IFRS, including the ability to research complex issues and formulate technically sound conclusions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate both upward and downward.
• Initiative, assertiveness, creativity, results-oriented mindset, and effective time management, decision making, and delegation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA degree is preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Strongly preferred experience in Public Accounting.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

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.