Ralph Lauren Senior Accountant, Internal Reporting

Ralph Lauren; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Nutley, NJ, is seeking a Senior Accountant of Internal Reporting to own the monthly close process and consolidate financial data for management and SEC reporting. You will liaise with FP&A, Investor Relations, Shared Services, Treasury, Tax, and Internal Audit to ensure accurate monthly statements and robust internal reporting.

The role emphasizes automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in close activities, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Private or public accounting background is preferred.
• Experience with financial consolidation and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
• Prepare customized management reporting and financial analyses for executives.
• Manage fiscal month-end exchange rates and data consolidation.
• Review intercompany balances and perform eliminations.
• Prepare schedules for quarterly Management Information Book and SEC filings (Forms 10-K/10-Q).
• Maintain and distribute global chart of accounts within FCC/FCCS systems.
• Create ad hoc reports and participate in process improvements using analytics and AI.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Private accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

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