Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Guess?, LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life

401k

tuition reimbursement

PTO

on-site gym

employee discounts

and more!

Job summary

Guess?, LLC in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting responsible for preparing annual and quarterly financial statements for lenders and senior management, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

The role also leads month-end close, coordinates external audits, and conducts technical accounting research to document conclusions. You will update policies, maintain internal controls narratives, and support cross-functional teams including Corporate

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of overall accounting experience, including financial reporting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• Experience with Workiva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, OCI, equity and cash flows) and notes.
• Lead month-end close and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate external audit activities and provide schedules.
• Perform technical accounting research and document conclusions.
• Update corporate policies and internal control narratives.
• Maintain quarterly internal certifications in Workiva.
• Collaborate with Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance and International Controllership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Position Title: Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

The Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is responsible for preparing annual and quarterly financial statements for the Company's lenders and senior executive management, as well as monthly Statements of Cash Flows for Corporate Finance team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position also ensures Corporate accounting policies and quarterly internal control narratives are updated, performs technical accounting research and documents accounting conclusions, manages annual external audits, and reviews monthly financial packages submitted by regional accounting teams.

Essential Functions

• Financial Reporting: Prepares consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of other comprehensive income, statements of member's equity and cash flow statements, as well as notes to the annual audited consolidated financial statements.
• Month-End Close: Reviews monthly financial statement packages submitted by regional accounting teams for compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies and questions any unexpected balance sheet fluctuations. Coordinates quarterly store impairment analysis process with regional Finance teams; reviews submitted analyses and provides comments for region's response. Ensures any impairments are approved by executive management and are recorded accurately.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinates with external auditors, provides financial statement drafts and supporting schedules. Facilitates in obtaining supporting schedules from other company personnel.
• Technical Research: Evaluates new accounting standards and complex business transactions (e.g., acquisitions, revenue recognition, lease accounting) to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. Documents accounting conclusions in formal memos for executive management and external auditor review.
• Corporate Policies and Procedures: Ensures corporate policies and procedures are updated and communicated to regional accounting and finance teams. Provides training to teams as necessary.
• Internal Controls: Ensures internal control narratives are updated at least quarterly. Performs assigned monthly, quarterly and annual internal controls. Updates as necessary the Company's certifications in Workiva, including distribution lists, and submits to management quarterly. Follows up on late certifications and certifications submitted with exceptions.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partners as needed with other teams such as Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance and International Controllership to ensure corporate goals are achieved.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 6-8 Years

About the Department

The GUESS?, LLC Finance department is seeking a curious individual to join their essential team. The department’s responsibilities include traditional financial duties such as accounting, planning and analysis, and shareholder outreach alongside partnering with the executive team to define our organization’s capital allocation strategy. The department also manages budgeting, forecasting, and planning for an international team spanning Europe and Asia, supporting a diversified business model across channels, products and geographies. Their goal is to foster a learning environment while providing visibility into all aspects of the business, ultimately aiding executive decisions and facilitating Guess’s strategy.

Location

• Corporate - Los Angeles, CA
• LA – World Headquarters

Salary Minimum

160,000

Salary Maximum

180,000

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• 401k
• tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• on-site gym
• employee discounts
• and more!