Senior Director, Accounting

Rag & Bone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented accounting leader to oversee financial operations in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves managing month-end closings, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements while fostering team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. Join a company committed to authenticity and community, where your contributions will help shape a more equitable future.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and audit.
• Public/private accounting mix with auditing firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting functions and monthly close.
• Provide financial statement analysis and manage reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail Orientation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

General Ledger Applications

Job description

About rag & bone
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.

Job Summary:
Reporting into the SVP/Controller, this position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment for a fashion label in the retail industry. The successful candidate will possess well-rounded accounting knowledge and experience, along with strong interpersonal skills. The primary responsibilities will be to oversee the general ledger accounting functions, monthly close and related analysis, identifying and implementing ongoing process improvement opportunities, while ensuring strong internal control processes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting leadership and direction to the accounting team
• Oversee month-end closing responsibilities for wholesale and retail businesses
• Provide impactful detailed financial statement analysis
• Responsible for all balance sheet and subledger reconciliations
• Enable and drive process improvements to accelerate and optimize accounting close
• Responsible for all sales dilution reserves specifically for sales allowances i.e. returns, discounts, markdowns and co-operative advertising
• Responsible for bank borrowing base calculation
• Work closely with technology, supply chain, and planning teams to design, develop and implement process improvements (SOP’s) and best practices
• Improve and maintain internal control procedures
• Work closely with FP&A team in budgeting and forecasting
• Responsible for external year-end audits and bank audits
• Oversight of sales tax returns
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments and special projects and implementation of new accounting standards

Requirements:

• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Personable, with a proven ability to manage people
• Must be detail oriented and experienced in follow-through and completion of projects
• Strong analytical skills and initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and ability to adhere to month-end close timelines
• Experienced in managing and driving improvements and change within a finance function
• Ability to work independently and provide solutions to questions
• Proficiency in Excel and general ledger applications

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

• Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
• Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
• Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
• Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
• Make Sh&t Happen -Be disciplined, be competitive

Benefits

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and audit
• Public/private accounting mix, with auditing firm experience preferred
• BS in Accounting
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.