Senior Director, Accounting

Centric Brands Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Summer Fridays

Paid time off

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. in New York City seeks a Senior Director, Accounting to lead month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management, and daily operations for Wholesale and Retail channels, ensuring GAAP compliance.

This role partners with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations; drives process improvements, supports audits, develops high-performing teams, and delivers accurate, timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP including revenue recognition principles.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management, and daily operations for Wholesale and Retail channels.
• Lead inventory and related accounting areas, including reserves and variances; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls and optimize accounting workflows to support scalability and GAAP compliance.
• Partner with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to improve processes and systems; support audits.
• Develop and mentor high-performing accounting staff and manage external service providers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Senior Director, Accounting is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing key areas of the Company’s accounting function, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger management, and daily operations principally for Wholesale and Retail channels, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

The Senior Director will work closely with cross-functional teams including FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations, and will play an integral role in driving process improvements, supporting audits, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the Company’s operations, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing team. Leadership, communication, and collaboration will be key to achieving excellence in this position.

Impact & Contribution

• Drive Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Reporting

Ensure almost flawless execution of month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger oversight to deliver accurate and timely financial statements.

• Lead Inventory and Wholesale/ Retail Accounting Strategy

Own complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, purchase price variances, and deferred revenue, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Enhance Operational Efficiency and Internal Controls

Implement process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and optimize accounting workflows to support scalability and compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.

• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration

Partner with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to align accounting practices with business objectives, support audits, and drive system enhancements.

• Develop and Mentor High-Performing Teams

Provide guidance and professional development to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee and execute core accounting functions, including reconciliation and accurate reporting of financial activity.
• Lead assigned monthly close processes and ensure timely completion of management reporting.
• Manage complex accounting areas such as inventory reserves, production overhead capitalization, purchase price variance analysis, wholesale sales dilution reserves, direct to consumer sale to cash, deferred revenue, and gross profit review.
• Review journal entries for key areas, including discount, margin support and customer chargeback accruals, operating expense, inventory in transit, allocations, prepaids, and sales commissions.
• Own accounts receivable and inventory reserve provisions, deliver detailed monthly analyses to FP&A, Chief Accounting Officer, and CFO.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation; provide variance commentary and ensure checklist compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, IT, AR, AP, Tax, Treasury, and Operations to improve processes, policies, and systems.
• Supervise preparation of reports required for the Company’s asset-backed lending facility.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting system reports and adherence to financial closing deadlines.
• Develop and maintain documented policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas.
• Function as a key point of contact for auditors; provide quality and timely responses to audit requests.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff on technical accounting issues, operational tasks, and professional development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Proactively drive innovation and change in key areas, including the monthly close and reporting; lead ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles; public accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP including revenue recognition principles
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Previous experience with companies engaged in wholesale distribution of apparel, accessories, or other consumer products is required
• Demonstrated ability to present insights and recommendations to senior executives
• Demonstrated change agent with prior leadership roles involving transformation, systems implementations and / or process innovation / re-engineering
• Prior experience leading and inspiring large teams and with outsource service providers

Attributes

• Ability to mentor and develop staff, a self-starter and team player
• Excellent collaboration skills; persuasive; experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to find common ground with stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities, yet hands‑on and detail oriented
• Strong work ethics and value system, high degree of integrity
• Questions the status quo; consistently seeks to elevate performance

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $170,000 - $225,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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