Leasing Accounting Manager

This position is a key member of the Finance team responsible for driving the financial reporting process and preparation of the consolidated financial statements of JD Finish Line and will collaborate extensively with crossfunctional leaders. Will monitor internal controls effectiveness and compliance oversee the monthly financial reporting process present accurate and timely results to Sr. Management oversee the halfyear review and annual audit. This leader should effectively exhibit JD Finish Lines core values of Customer People Winning Community and Financial Responsibility in everything they do while performing the following main duties:

• Review prepare and analyze financial information for the companys financial statements to ensure the companys reporting results and financial position are in accordance with GAAP and other accounting standards.

• Perform quality technical analysis research including preparation of summary memoranda to be presented to management and outside auditors.

• Oversees the review and preparation of lease accounting for IFRS and US GAAP

• Compilation of the operating results and analytics comparative to budget and/or forecast.

• Compilation of a monthly financial management report.

• Coordinate and prepare for external auditors halfyear review and annual audits.

• Read interpret and apply new accounting standards that apply to the company.

• Perform all duties inherent in a managerial role including coaching and development of direct reports.

• Oversees work responsibilities for direct Accounting reports.

• Oversees calculating posting verifying and other duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.

• Undertakes preparation of difficult and complex areas requiring extensive judgment.

• Holds judgment and decision making responsibilities on key financial areas including but not limited to daily sales cash inventory and fixed assets

• Reviews work of existing staff and trains new staff.

• Reviews or reconciles and balances general ledger accounts.

• Reviews or prepares and enters journal entries.

• Researches and corrects account discrepancies.

• Performs various accounting/analytical projects assigned by management.

• Assists in month end closing activities and yearend audit work.

• Prepares monthly financial packages.

• Ensures that all reporting is in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS reporting guidelines.

• Assists with compiling information for external reporting.

• Researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy.

• Directly supervises employees.

• Responsibilities include interviewing hiring training and mentoring employees; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting from a fouryear college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four to six years of experience in corporate or public accounting. Retail accounting experience is a plus. CPA Certification preferred.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have strong knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office software specifically Microsoft Excel.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects duties and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal state and local EEO laws. The Finish Line Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color religion or creed national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status sex pregnancy status age military status disability or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws including for disabilities pregnancy and religious practices.

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