Vice President, Finance
About The Position
Marc Jacobs International, powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs, seeks a Vice President, Finance to lead the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team based in its New York City (SoHo) headquarters. Marc Jacobs International designs and produces accessories, ready-to-wear, and footwear and distributes worldwide in wholesale and direct to consumer retail markets. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with colleagues within the accounting and finance teams and business functions across the organization. This position will focus on forecasting, expense controlling, and general analysis of the global P&L, with particular focus on the US Commercial business and HQ departments. This exciting role is positioned within our global Marc Jacobs HQ and as such provides an opportunity for global impact, management, and organization. The position is competitively compensated with a full benefits package. For over 40 years, Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs, an irreverent spirit, the everyday and the extraordinary. Today, the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious, unpredictable, and original. Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected, utilitarian, urban, unisex, and unique. New York City in design and spirit, our teams thrive off relentless authenticity, an openness to standing out, and inclusivity for all.
Requirements
- BS/Masters in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field
- 10+ years experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or business controlling
- Highly skilled in active observation, root cause analysis and written/oral communication
- Experience managing a team; recruiting and developing junior talent for advancement
- Must have strong working knowledge of Excel and general understanding of commonly used systems: ERP, general ledger, business intelligence tools, consolidation tools
- Must be able to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
- Must maintain integrity throughout work product balancing attention to detail with a connection to the big picture
Nice To Haves
- Fashion/retail industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Building and managing financial forecast including P&L, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows; drive annual financial operating plan cycle including target setting, guideline creation, managing calendar and milestones
- Refining and aligning global sales reporting; work with key cross-functional stakeholders to develop and track KPIs
- Construction and oversight of long-range strategic planning model including close partnership with international regions and HQ departments
- Partnering with accounting team to ensure timely completion of month-end close and forecasting accuracy across all areas of the company
- Reporting monthly results to department leaders and be primary contact for analysis
- Creating and challenging Payroll and OpEx budgets for HQ departments / retail locations
- Preparation of materials for Board meetings and reporting to key stakeholders
- Performing other ad-hoc analyses to inform key decisions (such as global pricing, store locations, or potential capital expenditures)
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- short and long-term disability coverage
- employee discounts and perks
- a 401k plan with employer match and automatic employee contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
