
Senior Manager, Compensation Accountant
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness ofeach individualincreases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
About the role:
CHANEL is looking for a Compensation Accountant to join our Finance Team in Piscataway, NJ. You will play a leading rolein ensuring all compensation-related transactions are accurately recorded in the correct fiscal periodand in accordance withIFRS standards.The scope of the role spans all compensation andbenefit offerings, including salaries, payroll taxes, bonuses, loing-term incentives (LTI), severance, deferred compensation, 401(K), defined benefit pension plans, as well as benefits such as health, life and other employee offerings. Our ideal candidate will have5+ years of experience andstrong knowledge of compensation structures, payroll systems, benefits accounting and payroll tax regulations.
Reporting to the Head of Financial Reporting and Tax, this role will serve as a critical liason among several key stakeholder groups, including Corporate Accounting, HR, Payrolland Financial Planning & Analysis. As this position centralizes expertise andoversight for compensation-related matters, all stakeholders should anticipatea shift towards a more streamlined, accurate and compliant handling of compensation and benefits accounting.
What impact you can create at CHANEL:
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled accounting professional to make a significant impact by improving processes, reducing risk and strengthening internal controls. Success requires technical expertise in compensation accounting, a deep understanding of business processes/controls and the ability to collaborate effectively across HR,Financeand Payroll.While this is not apayroll processing role, knowledge of how Payroll interacts with Accounting (i.e., understanding pay codesand the flow of payroll data) is crucial for ensuring accuratereporting and compliance This position also supports Financial Planning & Analysisby managing budgets and forecasts related to compensation/benefitrelated accounts and providing an understanding of significant fluctuationsfrom plan Thishelpsadvance broaderbusiness objectives and interacts with the Business Finance Teams.
You are energized by:
Strong knowledge of compensationstructures, payroll systems, benefitsaccountingand payroll tax regulations
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle confidentialinformation with maturity
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively acrossinternal departments and with external partners
Experience in process improvement and risk assessmentwithin compensation accounting
Compensation,Benefits Accounting& Planning
Reconcile payments made throughtheUKGpayroll system to general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded
Record and reviewaccruals for salaries and payroll taxes earned but not paid
Record and review accruals for annual bonuses and long-term incentives (LTI)
Liaise with HR and Finance leaders to stay informed of employee agreements and arrangements that may require specific accruals
Conduct monthly reconciliation of deferred compensation accounts
Perform health and life insurance account reconciliations and related entries
With support from 3rdparty actuaries, record necessary entries to properly account for defined be nefit pension plans and analyze results to provide management with updates on plan activity and funding status
Assistfinancial planning teams in understanding variances between budgets and forecasts
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and relevant regulations
Collaborate withactuariesto ensurefinancialstatements include proper disclosures related todefined benefit plans and other compensation matters
Support internal and external audits related to all aspects of this role
Defined Benefit Plan Reporting & Compliance
Prepare separate financial statements for the company’s defined benefit pension plan, ensuring accuracy and compliancewith relevant accounting standards
Lead the audit processfor the defined benefit plan’s financial statements, collaboratingwith external auditors as needed
Complete and file Form 5500, working with 3rdparty administrators and actuaries to ensure timelyandaccuratesubmission
System, Processes & Risk Management
Maintain thorough documentation offinancialflowsand assess internal controls related to compensation accounting and reporting
Proactivelyidentifycompliance gaps or risks andrecommend improvements to compensation accounting processes and controls
Understand the data flow and reconciliation between UKG, Workdayand SAP as well as data flows with 3rdparty partners (i.e., AON – actuary, Fidelity – benefit administrator)
Participate in the upcoming transition from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365, including testing, datamigrationand process documentation for compensation-related modules
What you will bringto the team
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CPA highly preferred)
5+ years of experience in accounting,payrollor compensation administration
Experience with UKG (payroll system), Workday(HR system) and SAP (accounting system)ispreferred; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus
Position Logistics:
Partially Remote: Role requires a minimum of three days in-person office presence atour Piscataway, NJoffice.
*Chanel, Inc. reserves the right to edit, change, or makeexceptions on designations where circumstances where deemed appropriate.
Compensation
Theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is $87,500 through $150,000 Base salary is onecomponentof the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits,and/orperks
Benefits and Perks
Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing(2-week August office closure and a Wellbeingfund)
Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
401Kand other incentives
Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
Additional Information:
Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:
Diversity and Inclusion
At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.
Chanel Community
CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.
Sustainability
CHANEL Mission 1.5° is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.
Arts and Culture
We are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.
FondationChanel
Since 2011,FondationCHANEL’s mission is for women and girls to be free to shape their own destiny. Through multi-year partnerships with financial and technical support,FondationCHANEL is committed to improving the safety and autonomy of women and adolescent girls around the world,impactingover a million women and girls in its first 10 years.
For more information, please navigate to theFondationChanel website here
Career and Leadership Development:
We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees,developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.
*Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.

Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.
As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.
Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.
Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.