Manager, Accounting FP&A at Samsonite

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere.  With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

In this dynamic role, you will lead and manage the day to day Finance and Accounting operations for Samsonite’s US Wholesale (USW) business with a focus on short and medium term financial metrics and profitability.  This role collaborates closely with the North America DTC Finance team as well as key functional stakeholders across the enterprise in Sales, Distribution, Marketing, Design, HR, etc. Qualified candidates should have strong skills in, accounting, analysis, problem solving, reporting, collaboration, communication and leadership. 

ACCOUNTING

•         Provide on-going monthly, quarterly, and full year P&L, Working Capital, and CAPX forecasts.

•         Evaluate/Report margins by customer and Brand

•         Coordinate the monthly close and reporting process for the USW business.

•         Align roles and responsibilities of USW team for successful monthly close and reporting.

•         Provide leadership, direction and coaching to Sr. Accountant to assist in financial analysis, research, reporting and special project as needed

•         Prepare and approve journal entries and reconciliations as appropriate

•         Prepare/Review monthly financial statements and month-end reporting packages & analyze and evaluate monthly actual to budget variances

•         Monitor expenses and partner with business partners to improve cost efficiencies

•         Assist with any technical accounting issues that arise

•         Evaluate existing accounting processes and procedures for efficiency to simplify and automate

•         Review, evaluate, and implement internal controls processes to ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements

•         Partner with internal and external auditors on compliance as well as interim, and year-end                   engagements.

•         Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, implement best practices and help drive profitability.

•         Drive leadership and collaboration with regards to hiring decisions and performance management

 FP&A

•         Drive the USW annual budget process for revenue and expense plans interacting with all department  heads, senior management, and global finance as required.

•         Provide ad-hoc reporting and manage special projects utilizing Power BI and similar reporting platforms.

•         Identify and facilitate IT requirements to ensure accurate and efficient technical processes

•         Collaborate with NA FP&A to load budgets and forecasts into applicable software such as Hyperion and Essbase

•         Partner with DTC Finance team on budgeting/forecasting of allocated shared service costs

•         5+ years working in Finance and/or Accounting

•         Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

•         Knowledge of Wholesale, Retail Store, and eCommerce business models

•         Strong accounting and analytical skills

•         High level of experience working in MS Excel, Power BI/Query, databases, and financial software applications.

•         Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley and compliance

•         Ability to successfully manage tight deadlines

•         Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, problem-solving and time management skills with sharp attention to detail

Preferred Skills & Industry Experience

•         MBA in Finance or Accounting

•         CPA/CMA Certification

•         Experience working in the consumer products industry 

•         Experience with SAP, Hyperion HFM/Planning 

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture.  We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life.  Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible.  We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide.  We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models. 

What we value: 

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ.  We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions.  This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team.  We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily. 

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.