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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

Sr Director, Financial Reporting

About the role

The Sr. Director, Financial Reporting will work directly with the SVP Finance with regular interaction with the brand controllers, FP&A, treasury and the CFO. This position will manage the external financial reporting function of the individual brands and consolidation for bank and audit reporting purposes. The position will also be responsible for financial reporting of various partnership entities within the organization, assistance with corporate technical accounting matters and management of internal control documentation. This role will work with a financial reporting function currently in place and assist with transforming the team to a collaborative consolidated function that supports the KnitWell organization.

The Impact You Will Have

• Manage a team responsible for aspects of the consolidation and financial reporting processes at both the brand and KnitWell consolidated level. · Preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows), maintenance of GAAP to adjusted EBITDA reconciliation and preparation of annual and interim financial statements and related footnotes. · Preparation of financial reports used for partnership tax returns for KnitWell entities.
• Work independently on special projects and their impact to the Company including moderate to complex technical accounting transactions, implementation and migration of new systems
• Assess and document the internal control environment (brand and consolidation level)
• Manage and coordinate with external auditors as part of the annual financial audit process specifically focused on financial statement preparation and impairment assessments

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 10+ years of progressive industry with public accounting experience and CPA/MBA preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP), Hyperion. Auditboard and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Aptitude for learning new systems
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong managerial and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while maintaining upward communication

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands   
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 3 pm on Fridays.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at our Hingham, MA location.   

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.