Senior Analyst, Expense Accounting

VF Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a Regional Senior Analyst - Expense Accounting to lead expense reporting across brands and channels, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support period-end close. This role partners with Accounting, FP&A and Operations to drive reliable financial insights.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, US GAAP knowledge, and 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity or publicly traded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity or publicly traded environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit support documentation and assist with external audits.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A and Operations to provide financial insights.
• Support process improvements and data analytics initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional partnering

US GAAP knowledge

Progressive accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

BPC

Job description

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Analyst at VF looks a little like this.

The Regional Senior Analyst - Expense Accounting is a highly analytical role focused on overseeing expense accounting activities across multiple brands and channels within a publicly traded company. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate, consistent, and compliant expense reporting, supporting period-end close activities, and acts as a key business partner to Accounting, FP&A, and Operations teams.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage and continuously improve processes while navigating complex business models (e.g., wholesale, DTC, e-commerce, and intercompany transactions).

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Key Responsibilities

Period-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Drive month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis which are heavily focused on Freight, Marketing, Selling, Product Development, DTC and G&A expenses.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of expense related components of the financial statements in alignment with corporate close timelines
• Assist with the final review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables prior to submission
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and External Reporting teams to support quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and provide audit support documentation, including walkthroughs and testing support
• Act as an expense accounting contact for internal and external audits and partner with appropriate teams to ensure completeness of supporting information
• Identify control gaps or process inefficiencies and drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives

Project Support & Business Partnership

• Participate in system implementations, upgrades and process improvement initiatives
• Support testing efforts for accounting-related projects (e.g., system changes and new processes)
• Support process efficiency, data validation and financial insights utilizing data analytics tools or emerging technologies such as AI
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Development, FP&A, Legal, and IT teams on expense-impacting initiatives.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 4+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a multi-entity or publicly traded environment
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience materially contributing to month-end close, internal control compliance, and audit support
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate complex accounting topics to stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with focus on accuracy
• Ability to review and challenge financial data
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Experience in consumer, retail, apparel, footwear, or multi-brand environments
• Familiarity with data analytics tools or emerging technologies
• SAP experience
• BPC experience

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$64,000.00 USD - $80,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.