Ralph Lauren Senior Accountant, Internal Reporting

BoF Careers; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation seeks a Senior Accountant of Internal Reporting to lead monthly close, consolidation of global financial data, and preparation of management and SEC reports.

The role collaborates with FP&A, IR, Shared Services, and Tax, driving automation and data analytics to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Strong accounting background and consolidations experience are required; JP-enabled systems like FCC/S4HANA are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Private accounting experience or a combination of public/private accounting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel).
• Experience working in a complex, multi-national organization a plus.
• Consolidations experience a plus.
• Experience with financial consolidation, close management, and ERP platforms, including FCC/FCCS, SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Group Reporting, or similar systems.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation, analytics, AI, and reporting tools to streamline close activities, improve data quality, and enhance reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Equity Statement.
• Prepare customized management reporting and financial analyses for executive decision-making.
• Manage month-end exchange rates for divisions and data consolidation.
• Review intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination.
• Prepare schedules for quarterly Management Information Book for execs and IR.
• Assist in SEC filings disclosures (Forms 10-K and 10-Q).
• Maintain and distribute divisional financial reporting packages.
• Oversee the global consolidated chart of accounts in FCC.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analytics for senior management.
• Support process improvements, automation, and AI initiatives in close processes.

Skills

Accounting

MS Office

Consolidations

Automation/AI reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

FCC/FCCS

SAP S/4HANA Finance

SAP Group Reporting

Job description

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant of Internal Reporting will have hands‑on involvement in the monthly close process, including responsibilities over the consolidation of all financial data of the Company. The Senior Accountant will assist in producing management reports that reflect the Company's internal financial statements on a monthly basis, as well as consolidated financial statements for quarterly SEC reporting. The Senior Accountant will liaise with various departments worldwide, including FP&A, Investor Relations, Shared Services (aka Record‑to‑Report or "R2R"), Global Management Reporting, Master Data, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit, as well as the Company's external auditors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the consolidated financial statements including the Company's Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Equity Statement
• Assist in preparing customized management reporting, financial analyses, and business insights that support executive decision‑making and strategic initiatives
• Responsible for fiscal month‑end exchange rates for the divisions and data consolidation
• Review intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination
• Prepare schedules for the quarterly Management Information Book and distribute to executive management and Investor Relations
• Assist in the preparation and aggregation of the Company's key external disclosures within SEC filings on Forms 10‑K and 10‑Q
• Maintain and distribute divisional financial reporting packages
• Assist in maintaining and overseeing the global consolidated chart of accounts within RL's consolidation system, Financial Consolidation & Close ("FCC")
• Prepare various ad hoc reports, analyses, and projects as requested by senior management
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and systems‑related initiatives, including the use of AI‑enabled technologies and data analytics tools, to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial reporting and close processes

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Strong organizational/multi‑tasking and communications skills, both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Private accounting experience or a combination of public/private accounting experience
• Proficiency in MS office (Word & Excel)
• Experience working in a complex, multi‑national organization a plus
• Consolidations experience a plus
• Experience with financial consolidation, close management, and ERP platforms, including FCC/FCCS, SAP S/4HANA Finance, SAP Group Reporting, or similar systems
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation, analytics, AI, and reporting tools to streamline close activities, improve data quality, and enhance reporting processes