Manager Accounting

Serving the needs of all families with young childrenCarters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children encompassing Carters OshKosh Bgosh Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work constant learning genuine people and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carters.

Lead the accounting and month-end close process for retail operations including both physical stores and e-commerce channels ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Manage the reconciliation of retail store and e-commerce sales returns discounts and related revenue activity ensuring proper alignment between POS systems e-commerce platforms and the general ledger as well as accurate collections and cash/credit request processes.

Oversee store and e-commerce operating expenses including marketing store-related payroll costs supplies maintenance merchant and payment processing fees third-party fees technology expenses and other general and administrative expenses ensuring proper accruals and accurate expense recognition.

Evaluate sales performance profit margins and SG&A expenses providing detailed explanations of variances against budgets forecasts and prior-year activity as well as identifying cost-control opportunities and strategic recommendations.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations Marketing IT and E-commerce teams to ensure accurate accounting records support new initiatives implement system updates/changes and execute process improvements impacting finance.

Maintain and strengthen internal controls over retail financial reporting including revenue and operating expenses and support internal and external audit requests.

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance with at least 2 years in a management role within the retail sector.