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.