Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will provide timely and accurate accounting and analysis to support a multi-brand Wholesale/Direct to Consumer environment. This is a hybrid position, we work on site 4 days and remotely 1 day weekly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monthly, quarterly, and full-year P&L, Working Capital, and CAPEX.
• Evaluate/Report margins by category.
• Coordinate the monthly close and reporting process.
• Lead and manage Sr Accountant; align roles and responsibilities for successful monthly close and reporting.
• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to Sr. Accountant to assist in financial analysis, research, reporting and special projects as needed.
• Prepare and approve journal entries and reconciliations as appropriate.
• Prepare/Review monthly financial statements and month-end reporting packages; Analyze and evaluate monthly actual to budget variances.
• Monitor expenses and partner with business to improve cost efficiencies.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and procedures for efficiency, ability to simplify and automate.
• Review, evaluate, and implement internal controls processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly SOX controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors on compliance as well as interim, and year-end engagements.
• Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, implement best practices and help drive profitability.
• Provide support and analytics to FP&A and Management.
• Analyze critical accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Evaluate Cost Center expense reporting.
• Evaluate intercompany balances and transactions.
• Review and approve calculation and payment of royalties and commissions.
• Partner with HR, Corp Finance, Marketing, Sales and Operations to ensure proper expense recognition
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures/processes for the current tasks performed

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Key Skills Required

• ERP system experience, preferably SAP; SAP S/4HANA exposure is a plus
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, including sorting, filtering, lookups, and basic data analysis
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through
• Analytical thinking, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain audit-ready documentation and follow company policies, controls, and deadlines
• Bachelor's in accounting/finance or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• SAP experience
• Advanced excel skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP FI, SAP MM, Oracle Suite.
• Experience in consumer products, retail, or wholesale