Director, Wholesale Accounting

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Matching 401(k)

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand collective is seeking a Director, Wholesale Accounting in New York, NY. This critical role involves overseeing complex accounting areas and ensuring accurate financial reporting while collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in accounting, including leadership roles and a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. The position offers an industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a matching 401(k) and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles.
• Previous experience in wholesale distribution of apparel or consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting functions, including reconciliation and reporting.
• Lead monthly close processes and ensure reporting completion.
• Collaborate with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high‑quality products across multiple segments, including women’s, men’s, and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. We focus on our customers and brands to drive future growth, and define ourselves by innovation, creativity, analytical thinking, and mutual respect.

Position Description

The Director, Wholesale Accounting is a critical role responsible for overseeing complex accounting areas within the Company’s wholesale channel, including month‑end close, balance‑sheet reconciliations, general‑ledger management, and reporting. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and internal policies while working closely with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to drive process improvements, support audits, and provide accurate, timely financial reporting.

Impact & Contribution

Contributions are expected to include:

• Drive Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Reporting – Ensure almost flawless execution of month‑end close processes, balance‑sheet reconciliations, and general‑ledger oversight to deliver accurate financial statements.
• Lead Wholesale Accounting – Perform reviews of complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization; own accounting for customer deductions and revenue recognition.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency and Internal Controls – Implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and optimize accounting workflows to support scalability and compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership and Collaboration – Partner with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to align accounting practices with business objectives, support audits, and drive system enhancements.
• Develop and Mentor a High‑Performing Team – Provide guidance and professional development to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute core accounting functions, including reconciliation and accurate reporting of financial activity.
• Lead assigned monthly close processes and ensure timely completion of management reporting.
• Manage complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, wholesale sales dilution reserves, revenue recognition, and gross‑profit review.
• Review and approve balance‑sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation; provide variance commentary and ensure checklist compliance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to improve processes, policies, and systems.
• Supervise preparation of reports required for the Company’s asset‑backed lending facility.
• Develop and maintain documented policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas.
• Function as a key point of contact for auditors; provide quality and timely responses to audit requests.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff on technical accounting issues, operational tasks, and professional development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Proactively drive innovation and change in key areas, including the monthly close and reporting; lead ad‑hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles; public accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Previous experience with companies engaged in wholesale distribution of apparel, accessories, or other consumer products is required.
• Ability to identify areas for change, prior experience with systems implementations and/or process re‑engineering.

Attributes

• Ability to mentor and develop staff, a self‑starter and team player.
• Excellent collaboration skills; persuasive; experience working with cross‑functional teams; ability to find common ground with stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and value system, high degree of integrity.
• Questions the status quo; consistently seeks to elevate performance.

Benefits and Salary

In return, we provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.

Salary Range: $155,000 – $175,000

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