Finance Manager

SBH Fashion; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Fashion in Plainview, NY is seeking a Finance Manager to lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closings, and to prepare financial statements and analyses in coordination with our Belgium headquarters.

The role requires at least seven years in finance, strong US GAAP knowledge, ERP experience (Dynamics/SAP) and advanced Excel skills. You will oversee payroll, A/P, A/R and drive process improvements while supporting international operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA qualification is a strong asset.
• US GAAP knowledge and US tax regulations experience.
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and analyses in coordination with headquarters.
• Monitor KPIs and translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Improve reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes for efficiency and consistency.
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll coordination with external providers.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor management and collections.
• Ensure proper recording of expenses and timely vendor payments.
• Monitor cash flow, bank reconciliations and overall cash position.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and insurance partners as needed.
• Lead migration to a new ERP system in collaboration with IT and headquarters.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Finance acumen

Technology minded

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager

To Do

• You lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing processes, ensuring that financial information is complete, accurate and delivered on time.
• You prepare monthly financial statements, management reports and financial analyses in close coordination with our headquarters in Belgium.
• You monitor key performance indicators and translate financial information into clear insights that support commercial and operational decision-making.
• You contribute to the improvement of reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, making them more consistent, efficient and business-focused.
• You oversee and process the bi-weekly payroll in coordination with external payroll providers.
• You manage boutique cash reconciliation and ensure that discrepancies are identified, investigated and resolved promptly.
• You monitor cash flow, bank reconciliations and the company’s overall cash position.
• You are responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, collections and vendor management.
• You ensure the proper recording of expenses and the timely and accurate payment of vendors.
• You monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding receivables and help manage credit risks.
• You ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local tax requirements, including sales tax and corporate filings.
• You coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, insurance providers and other financial partners when required.
• You identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate financial processes, reducing manual work while improving efficiency and accuracy.
• You play a leading role in the migration to a new ERP system, working closely with our headquarters, IT colleagues and external implementation partners.

To Be

• You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A CPA qualification is a strong asset.
• You have at least seven years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within audit, retail, consumer goods or FMCG.
• You have a strong understanding of US GAAP and relevant US tax regulations.
• You have broad, hands-on experience with financial operations, including closing, reporting, payroll, cash management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• You are comfortable working with accounting and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, SAP or similar platforms is an asset.
• You have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and are able to translate financial data into clear and actionable business insights.
• You are technology-minded and actively look for opportunities to improve, automate and simplify financial processes.
• You communicate clearly and confidently with internal stakeholders, external advisors and international colleagues.
• Experience working within an international organization is considered a strong advantage.

Salary $170,000