Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical AccountingPOSITION PURPOSE:The Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting is responsible for preparing annual and quarterly financial statements for the Company's lenders and senior executive management, as well as monthly Statements of Cash Flows for Corporate Finance team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The position also ensures Corporate accounting policies and quarterly internal control narratives are updated, performs technical accounting research and documents accounting conclusions, manages annual external audits, and reviews monthly financial packages submitted by regional accounting teams.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Financial Reporting: Prepares consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of other comprehensive income, statements of member's equity and cash flow statements, as well as notes to the annual audited consolidated financial statements.Month-End Close: Reviews monthly financial statement packages submitted by regional accounting teams for compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies and questions any unexpected balance sheet fluctuations. Coordinates quarterly store impairment analysis process with regional Finance teams; reviews submitted analyses and provides comments for region's response. Ensures any impairments are approved by executive management and are recorded accurately.Audit Preparation: Coordinates with external auditors, provides financial statement drafts and supporting schedules. Facilitates in obtaining supporting schedules from other company personnel.Technical Research: Evaluates new accounting standards and complex business transactions (e.g., acquisitions, revenue recognition, lease accounting) to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting policies. Documents accounting conclusions in formal memos for executive management and external auditor review.Corporate Policies and Procedures: Ensures corporate policies and procedures are updated and communicated to regional accounting and finance teams. Provides training to teams as necessary.Internal Controls: Ensures internal control narratives are updated at least quarterly. Performs assigned monthly, quarterly and annual internal controls. Updates as necessary the Company's certifications in Workiva, including distribution lists, and submits to management quarterly. Follows up on late certifications and certifications submitted with exceptions.Cross-Functional Support: Partners as needed with other teams such as Corporate Treasury, Corporate Finance and International Controllership to ensure corporate goals are achieved.EDUCATION: Bachelor's DegreeYEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 6-8 Years-Base salary will be determined on various factors, including but not limited to, market data, internal equity, relevant background, and experience for the specified role. GUESS? Corporate employees are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, tuition reimbursement, PTO, on-site gym, employee discounts and more!About the Department:The GUESS?, LLC Finance department is seeking a curious individual to join their essential team. The department’s responsibilities include traditional financial duties such as accounting, planning and analysis, and shareholder outreach alongside partnering with the executive team to define our organization’s capital allocation strategy. The department also manages budgeting, forecasting, and planning for an international team spanning Europe and Asia, supporting a diversified business model across channels, products and geographies. Their goal is to foster a learning environment while providing visibility into all aspects of the business, ultimately aiding executive decisions and facilitating Guess’s strategy.