Senior Accounting Manager - Eataly Corporate

Eataly North America•New York, NY

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager works closely with the Senior Director of Finance to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial close. The Accounting Manager serves as a key liaison and control point in implementing and coordinating Eataly’s corporate accounting services, policies and initiatives. Reports to the Senior Director of Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Finance and/or Accounting
Advanced Excel e.g. index-match, sum-ifs, pivot-tables, templates
Familiarity with US GAAP and willing to learn about ITA GAAP & IFRS
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics (Finance & Operations) or other similar ERP
6+ years of experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close process
Ability to learn all aspects of Eataly’s retail, restaurant and digital operations within the scope of accounting
Excellent communication skills
Investigative thinking and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fluid environment

Responsibilities

Organizes and coordinates the month-end close with the Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury and Business Planning teams; validates and integrates sales and payroll general ledger files; reconciles key accounts on the balance sheet and income statement; reviews proper accounting of all bank transactions; makes adjusting entries as required
Drives the preparation and consolidation of internal and external financial statements in US GAAP, ITA GAAP and IFRS, including analysis and reconciliation of intercompany balances
Builds and maintains key internal department documents, including but not limited to chart of accounts, Accounting SOPs and policies, and accounting worksheets
Builds and maintains backup schedules for various PL & BS line items, such as rent, utilities, contract revenue, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and accrued expenses
Identifies and implements process improvements within the Finance department, leveraging technology and AI where appropriate
Supervises the accounting, collection, and reconciliation of corporate and retail trade receivables.
Supports alignment between finance and business operations by providing guidance and implementing controls on activities such as third-party revenue channels.
Coordinates timely file and payment of sales and use tax for all store locations
Works directly with stakeholders and team members to prepare accounting reports and analysis.
Assists in internal and external audits
Performs other duties as required or assigned