Financial Analyst, Fixed Asset & Property Accounting - Remote

DSW Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Brands seeks a Financial Analyst to support fixed asset accounting. This role requires detail-oriented financial professionals to track asset acquisitions and analyze financial data. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and excellent analytical skills. Remote work is available, fostering a collaborative environment that values precision and teamwork.

Benefits

Free virtual health care

401(k) with match

Hybrid and remote work options

30% off DSW and DSW.com

Training programs and professional development

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support capital expenditure process and track fixed assets.
• Record acquisitions and project costs, prepare journal entries.
• Analyze store-level data trends for reporting.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA

CPA certification (or progress toward it)

Job description

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Financial Analyst, Fixed Asset & Property Accounting - Remote

CITY: Columbus

BRAND: Designer Brands

REQ #: 147795

LOCATION NAME: Home Office, Columbus

DEPARTMENT: Finance

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

The Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment? At Designer Brands, we’re looking for a Financial Analyst, Fixed Asset & Property Accounting who’s ready to dive into the heart of retail accounting. This is more than crunching numbers — it’s about shaping the financial foundation behind every store experience we create. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values initiative, precision, and fresh thinking as we grow and invest in our spaces and innovations.

If you’re looking to develop your career with a brand that embraces creativity, teamwork, and continuous learning, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our capital expenditure process, helping to track and account for fixed assets with accuracy and care. Your insights will directly inform strategic decisions that touch every corner of our organization.

Fixed Asset & Project Accounting

• Record acquisitions, dispositions, and transfers of fixed assets
• Track and compile project costs, ensuring assets are placed into service upon project completion
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal reports
• Analyze and verify store-level data trends for use in reporting to key stakeholders (investors, banks, regulatory agencies)
• Review and validate building expenses for accuracy and coding
• Research discrepancies and work cross-functionally to resolve any issues
• Contribute to ad hoc requests, special projects, and cross-departmental deliverables
• Assist with annual building budget reviews, analyzing year-over-year changes

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative mindset and a passion for getting the details right.

Core Skills

• Strong financial acumen with a love for numbers and data
• Effective partner and communicator across departments
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Accountability-driven with a proactive sense of urgency
• Open to learning and adapting in a dynamic environment
• Positive attitude and team spirit

Technical & Analytical Strength

• Comfortable analyzing large volumes of financial data
• High standards for accuracy and timeliness
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting (MAcc) or MBA
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 is a plus)
• CPA certification (or progress toward it)

Perks and Benefits You’ll Enjoy!

• Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi .
• Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work.
• Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives.
• We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & DSW.com , plus discounts across our family of brands.

ALREADY AN ASSOCIATE?

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Why Choose A Career with Designer Brands?

Empowering associatesand building strong teams poised to disrupt the retail and footwear landscape through positive change is at the core of who we are at Designer Brands.

• Invested in helping our associates learn, develop, achieve and grow into strong leaders
• Shared commitment to creating a culture fueled by engagement, excitement, optimism and fun
• Dedicated to giving back and community involvement

About Designer Brands:

Designer Brands Inc. is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories.

• Designer Brands Inc. operates a portfolio of retail concepts in more than 640 locations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and the shoe co. brands.
• Designer Brands designs and produces footwear and accessories through Camuto Group, a leading manufacturer selling in more than 6,400 stores worldwide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

We learned of a fake job offer scam where individuals are using a company’s name and branding to create emails and websites designed to trick individuals into providing personal information because they think they are applying for a job directly with the company. To combat this, companies are listing their legitimate hiring sites and communication methods. Our valid email addresses end in @dswinc.com, @designerbrands.com and @camutogroup.com. Two examples of non-legitimate email addresses are ones that end in @designerbrands.info or @designerbrands.work (do not respond to interview requests or other messages from these). If you are not certain about a communication or an information request, a good practice is to independently look-up a contact for the company (do not use the contact method listed in the request) to verify that you are contacting the right person and not being deceived. If you want to verify a Designer Brands’ related hiring request, please send a message [e-mail]. Please know we are working to do what we can to stop these scams.

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