Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting and Compliance

Company Description

OUR STORY:

Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and boldly grow the lifestyle brands and experiences that define it. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, SoulCycle and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Our portfolio of brands is recognized globally with locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

OUR CODE:

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results.  We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, and living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you

Job Description

The Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting and Compliance, is an important position within our Finance team.  This individual will participate in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process for Equinox and our other brands as well as perform certain tasks in the monthly closing process, assist in the preparation for investor calls and audit committee meetings, and assist on ad hoc research projects as they arise.

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual will be eager to learn, organized and possess excellent communication skills.

This position will report directly to the Senior Accountant of Financial Reporting & Compliance and work with the Financial Reporting & Compliance Director at the Company’s corporate office at 1 Park Avenue, New York, New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform key functions in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including assistance in preparation of quarterly and annual reports, appropriate materials for investor calls, audit committee meetings and board of director meetings
• Must be able to understand the intent and provide meaningful information to the users of the financial statements
• Assist in preparation of quarterly share-based compensation calculations and maintaining stock option program agreements/records for numerous plans
• Perform key functions in the consolidation process
• Assist in ensuring financial reports are compliant and contain appropriate disclosures
• Research technical accounting guidance and prepare analysis, as directed by supervisors
• Assist the finance team in working with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation
• Participate in preparation of management’s discussion and analysis including key metrics of the business.  Reach out to key partners within the business to ensure accurate and up to date information is included in our reporting
• Respond to inquiries from supervisors on a timely basis
• Prepare ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements, when needed
• Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as General Counsel, People Services, Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Accounts Payable, and Treasury
• Will report to a CPA, so will have opportunity to gain experience hours if a CPA candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Approximately 0-1 year of experience in accounting, monthly close and preparation of various financial reports
• Active CPA preferred (or actively pursuing CPA certification)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, One-Stream, and Shareworks, a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Work both independently with limited supervision as well as in a team environment
• Able to handle pressure and short deadlines with a positive attitude
• Exhibit willingness