Lafayette 148 New York

Manager, Accounting

Lafayette 148 New York  •  $90k - $115k/yr  •  Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

The Manager of Accounting is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting processes. This individual will manage day-to-day transactional accounting activities, enforce accounting controls, support the company’s annual audit, and collaborate with other departments to drive accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-minded, and possesses strong leadership and analytical skills. This position is hybrid in-office/WFH based on business needs and company WFH policy.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily accounting functions including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and sub-ledgers
  • Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation of accounting procedures
  • Support preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate external audit requests
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and HR to ensure integrity of financial data
  • Partner with A/P and A/R teams to streamline processes and ensure accurate reporting
  • Assist in maintaining an effective chart of accounts to support management and departmental reporting
  • Monitor and reconcile monthly inventory by location, update the general ledger, and perform inventory audits and assessments
  • Analyze purchase price variances, anomalies, and potential risks associated with inventory, providing detailed reports and explanations to management
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to accounting team
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and local, state, and federal financial regulations
  • Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation projects

Qualifications:

  • BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred
  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
  • Proven experience with inventory audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Experience in retail/apparel/consumer goods industry preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Blue Cherry strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills required
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Self-starter with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills:

  • Proven ability to lead and mentor staff
  • Hands-on experience managing close and reporting cycles
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Comfortable with financial systems and driving process improvements
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly across all levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally

Base Pay Range:

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.

Lafayette 148 New York

About Lafayette 148 New York

Named after the SoHo address where it was founded, Lafayette 148 New York is a New York-based luxury womenswear brand known for intelligent, understated design, impeccable craftsmanship, luxurious materials, and a modern, New York aesthetic. With its own design studio and production facility, it is rarity in the fashion world: a truly vertically integrated brand.

In 1996, Lafayette 148’s founders Deirdre Quinn, Shun Yen Siu and Ida Siu had a singular vision of fashion’s future. They imagined a company that combined concept, design and production all under one roof. A place with a globally minded culture that married its Eastern and Western roots and took an inclusive approach to design, making beautiful, meticulously constructed clothing for accomplishing women everywhere. And Lafayette 148 was born.

Today, the company employs more than 300 people in the United States, and 1,000 worldwide. In Fall 2018, Lafayette 148 moved its corporate headquarters to an expansive, sustainably renovated loft space in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, continuing its tradition of innovation in the fashion industry. Globally, customers can explore the world of Lafayette 148 New York at one of thirty-nine freestanding boutiques in the US, Canada and China.

Lafayette 148 New York is also available in the world’s most luxurious stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, as well as hundreds of high-end specialty boutiques across North America. Experience the world of Lafayette 148 at lafayette148ny.com.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York
Year Founded
1996
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