Description:
- Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally
About The Role:
The Senior Accountant will execute, review, and support all finance and accounting-related activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis of the period-end close. This position will also lead finance and accounting and reporting initiatives, proactively collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure the resolution of finance and accounting matters and implementation of strategies to reduce identified areas of risk.
This is Hybrid Role, and you will be based Onsite 4 Days Week in our beautiful NYC Corporate Headquarters.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute and/or review assigned areas from the period-end financial close process, including recording, and reviewing journal entries, reviewing expense accruals, and performing financial analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts for specific business units.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations within the established deadlines. Ensure reconciling items are researched, supported, and decision in accordance with company policy.
- Manage all aspects of accounting related to capital and expense projects. This includes identifying and documenting accounting treatment for projects.
- Manage the fixed assets accounting process, including recording fixed asset additions, disposals, and change requests. This may include processing all fixed asset transactions in a sub-ledger, including additions, capital interest, acquisitions, transfers, retirements, impairments, reclassifications, and per GAAP and company policies.
- Lead the resolution of finance and accounting matters and provide insight and analysis to assist business partner’s understanding of accounting activities.
- Provide leadership over process improvements, including automation of certain close functions and template standardization.
- Assist with finance and accounting activities, including consolidations, and intercompany transactions and eliminations.
- Oversee all aspects of cost accounting within the manufacturing environment, including standard cost development and maintenance, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and activity-based costing.
- Drill down into cost drivers to identify and recommend significant cost-saving opportunities through process improvement initiatives and operational optimization.
- Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Prepare and present insightful financial reports such as cost of goods sold statements, profitability analyses, and budget variances, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Ensure that the accounting records, reports and supporting documentation are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government regulations.
- Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes and new responsibilities.
- Manage the preparation of audit schedules and details.
- Assist with system development and implementation.
- Support and align efforts to meet customer and business needs.
- Preparation and performance of ad hoc or ongoing projects and schedules as needed.
Job requirements
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA and MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 5 – 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in an organization of similar scale and complexity.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and internal controls.
- High level of interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Highly detail oriented.
- Ability to work cross functionally to achieve desired results.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional skepticism.
- Ideal candidate will have a desire, willingness, and ability to grow beyond the advertised role, and at the appropriate time move to another role within finance or the broader organization.
- Must have a moderate to high level of competency in Microsoft Excel, and experience creating and delivering power point presentations.
- Knowledge of GP is a plus.
Benefits Package:
Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.
Wealth Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
- 401K Plan
Health Benefits:
- Dental Coverage
- Medical Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- TELADOC
Other Benefits:
- 25 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Company Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans)
- Pet Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Parental Medical Leave
- Child Bonding Leave
- Employee Discount
- Schumacher & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.