Manager, Retail Accounting

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The Manager of Retail Accounting will provide accounting support for the Tapestry Retail Accounting Department supporting Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman North America Ecommerce locations. This role reports into the Sr. Director, Retail Accounting.

 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Retail Accounting to...

 

• Oversee the reconciliation of Ecommerce sales for approximately 6 websites.
• Manage day to day Ecom Sales Audit and exception monitoring ensuring successful financial postings.  
• Manage Customer Service support tickets ensuring timely responses and KPIs.
• Lead month end close for all Tapestry North America Ecommerce locations.  Review and approve all journal entries ensuring accuracy and all Tapestry deadlines are met.
• Oversee / approve account reconciliations and call out risks / opportunities.  Present quarter end results to Retail Accounting management. 
• Support IT / Digital road map including new initiatives and enhancements. Ensure control requirements are captured, are in compliance with GAAP policies / procedures and are tested end to end.
• Monitor activities of various functional areas to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, GAAP, SOX, and industry “best practices”.
• Develop and implement process improvements by analyzing current accounting procedures and recommending changes.
• Manage and review all internal and external auditor’s request.
• Learn process flow of all transactions in order to be able to get into the detail when issues need to be researched.
• Special projects and ad hoc reporting as requested from internal and external business partners.

 

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

 

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team player who works extremely well in a collaborative environment.
• Attention to detail and delivery focused.
• Must understand transactional details and apply to the larger picture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• B.S. or M.S. in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 4+ years or more of experience
• Previous experience with leading a team.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Strong pc skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 

 

An outstanding professional will have...

 

•   Big 4 Experience or Public Accounting with Retail Experience a plus.
•   Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent credential preferred.
•   SAP and ReconNet experience a plus.

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Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with