Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst, External Financial Reporting

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Financial Analyst will take meaningful ownership of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s external reporting and selected technical accounting activities. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced accountant who can move between detailed execution and clear business insight. The role partners across Finance and directly with Investor Relations, Legal, Human Resources, external auditors, and executive leadership in a fast-paced public-company reporting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Four or more years of progressive accounting or auditing experience, including public accounting and/or public-company external reporting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and SOX/internal control principles.
Ability to independently manage workstreams, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues early in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn complex financial information into clear conclusions for finance and non-finance audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a track record of constructive cross-functional partnership.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
A curious, accountable, and team-oriented approach, with confidence to challenge support and improve established processes.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license.
Experience with Workiva or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Own significant sections of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, the proxy statement, and other SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, XBRL, and supporting documentation.
Lead preparation and review of schedules supporting quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and executive reporting; ensure consistency across external communications.
Own accounting for stock-based compensation under ASC 718, including grant activity, expense recognition and forecasting, disclosures, and control execution.
Prepare and review basic and diluted earnings-per-share calculations, weighted-average shares, and related disclosures under ASC 260.
Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses; identify unusual trends, investigate root causes, and communicate concise, supportable conclusions.
Research complex accounting and SEC reporting matters, prepare technical accounting memos, and translate conclusions into practical accounting, disclosure, and control actions.
Monitor new FASB and SEC guidance, assess potential impacts, and support implementation of new requirements.
Coordinate with Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Human Resources, and other business partners to collect, challenge, and validate disclosure support.
Serve as a key contact for quarterly reviews and the annual audit, including as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors.
Maintain and improve SOX and disclosure controls; identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate reporting processes.
Review work prepared by junior team members and provide clear coaching while remaining accountable for quality and deadlines.
Lead ad hoc reporting, benchmarking, and special projects for senior management and executive leadership.