Vice President, Finance

Marc Jacobs

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accessories Design, Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Board Meeting, Budgeting, Business Intelligence Software, Calendar Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Construction, Consumer Goods and Services, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Finance, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Diversity, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Fashion Industry, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Global Financial Markets, International Sales, Microsoft Excel, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Performance Metrics, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Retail, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

6 days ago

OVERVIEW
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Vice President, Finance to lead the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. Marc Jacobs International designs and produces accessories, ready-to-wear, and footwear and distributes worldwide in wholesale and direct to consumer retail markets.

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with colleagues within the accounting and finance teams and business functions across the organization. This position will focus on forecasting, expense controlling, and general analysis of the global P&L, with particular focus on the US Commercial business and HQ departments. This exciting role is positioned within our global Marc Jacobs HQ and as such provides an opportunity for global impact, management, and organization. The position is competitively compensated with a full benefits package.

For over 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original. Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Building and managing financial forecast including P&L, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows; drive annual financial operating plan cycle including target setting, guideline creation, managing calendar and milestones
Refining and aligning global sales reporting; work with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop and track KPIs
Construction and oversight of long-range strategic planning model including close partnership with international regions and HQ departments
Partnering with accounting team to ensure timely completion of month-end close and forecasting accuracy across all areas of the company
Reporting monthly results to department leaders and be primary contact for analysis
Creating and challenging Payroll and OpEx budgets for HQ departments / retail locations
Preparation of materials for Board meetings and reporting to key stakeholders
Performing other ad-hoc analyses to inform key decisions (such as global pricing, store locations, or potential capital expenditures)

QUALIFICATIONS

BS/Masters in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field
10+ years experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business controlling
Highly skilled in active observation, root cause analysis and written/oral communication
Experience managing a team; recruiting and developing junior talent for advancement
Must have strong working knowledge of Excel and general understanding of commonly used systems: ERP, general ledger, business intelligence tools, consolidation tools
Must be able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
Must maintain integrity throughout work product balancing attention to detail with a connection to the big picture
Fashion/retail industry experience preferred

THE SUCCESFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

Be capable of building a network of individuals inside Marc Jacobs
Possess a curious, inquisitive spirit and embrace continuous improvements
Be a highly motivated self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think independently and anticipate needs in an evolving environment
Have the ability to maintain focus in a deadline-driven environment with ambiguous situations, and demonstrate strong skills in project management

SALARY & BENEFITS
The compensation for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Marc Jacobs uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward all levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

Marc Jacobs in partnership with LVMH, offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, employee discounts and perks, a 401k plan with employer match and automatic employee contributions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marc’s vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, background, and experience – all essential to our spirit of innovation and creativity. In line with this commitment, we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways.

Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Vice President, Finance

Marc Jacobs

New York, NY

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