Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst

The Bradford Exchange; Niles (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision

PTO and Holidays

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

The Bradford Exchange in Illinois is seeking a highly analytical Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and enterprise-wide planning and analysis. This hybrid role covers corporate accounting, debt/ESOP compliance, and FP&A responsibilities, with ownership of reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and Workday Adaptive administration.

You will interact with lenders, lead budgeting cycles, and provide KPI-driven insights to senior leadership, while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years in accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive, HFM, Essbase, or SAP preferred.
• CPA and/or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages related to credit agreement compliance requirements.
• Review weekly borrowing base calculations and schedules.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with lender debt covenants.
• Perform accounting and financial analysis related to corporate debt and ESOP structure.
• Manage accounting, budgeting, and reforecasting for the parent holding company (debt/ESOP).
• Serve as liaison with lender: support reporting, audits, and capital structure analysis.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

HFM

Essbase

SAP

Job description

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

The Bradford Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and enterprise-wide planning and analysis. This hybrid role combines corporate accounting, debt/ESOP compliance, and FP&A responsibilities, including ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial systems administration (Workday Adaptive). This position plays a key role in delivering accurate financial insights, maintaining compliance with debt covenants, supporting cash and capital structure planning, and providing executive leadership with actionable analysis, KPIs, and reporting to drive strategic decision‑making.

How you will contribute:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages related to credit agreement compliance requirements
• Review weekly borrowing base calculations and schedules
• Monitor and ensure compliance with lender debt covenants
• Perform accounting and financial analysis related to corporate debt and ESOP structure
• Manage accounting, budgeting, and reforecasting for the parent holding company (debt/ESOP)
• Serve as liaison with lender: support reporting, audits, and capital structure analysis

FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes across global operations
• Join in partnering with business leaders to understand drivers of financial performance and gather planning inputs
• Complete initial financial analysis, including variance reporting (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year)
• Provide insights into operational, financial, and strategic performance through KPIs and trend analysis
• Respond to management inquiries and provide decision-support analysis
• Evaluate foreign exchange impacts on financial performance
• Serve as backup administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, maintenance, data loads, integrations, security)
• Provide user training and support budgeting tools adoption
• Assist in system enhancements to improve cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and integration across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle time
• Develop and document policies, procedures, and best practices
• Lead or support cross-functional and strategic finance projects
• Provide leadership on special projects and may guide junior team members

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience with financial systems such as Workday Adaptive, HFM, Essbase, or SAP preferred
• Prior experience supporting debt financing, treasury, or ESOP structures is a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and financial modeling
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling; macros a plus)
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data to non-financial audiences
• Strong understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
• Experience administering or working within financial planning systems
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently
• CPA and/or MBA a plus
• Preferred experience with debt covenant reporting, including borrowing base
• Preferred experience with ERP implementations or system enhancements
• Experience with using AI tools for process improvements/streamlining work

Bradford at a glance

• Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our "next big idea," among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well‑being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.