Accounting Director

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers has spent nearly 30 years helping men, women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Developing comfort technologies is at the foundation of all that we do—delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products at a reasonable price. From our diverse footwear offering to a growing range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

With international business representing over half of our total sales, we have product available in more than 170 countries and significant opportunities for continued expansion worldwide. We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners.

A MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

Reporting to the Global Controller, the Accounting Director will serve as a key financial advisor to senior management. S/He will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting operations including maintenance and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements, ensuring the integrity of the company's financial data and reporting.

By working collaboratively with the various business units, the Accounting Director will ensure appropriate accounting and internal controls are present and operating efficiently across the organization. The ability to manage day-to-day operational and technical accounting and reporting activities, project manage process improvements and lead other functional and management initiatives while meeting key objectives and deadlines is critical for success.

This role requires an experienced, collaborative accounting professional with strong leadership and people management skills. The Accounting Director must be able to think strategically as well as ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Ensure that internal and external accounting and financial reporting is delivered in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable guidance.
• Play a key role in the month end financial statement close process by preparing, reviewing and analyzing accounting entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead the accounting team in ensuring consistent implementation of corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Analysis of financial performance and the ability to effectively articulate this performance verbally and in writing to senior management.
• Partner with FP&A team and business department owners to understand the key financial drivers and variances, support planning efforts and provide decision support analysis.
• Proactively, work cross-functionally throughout the organization.
• Review existing processes and systems to identify improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization and operational efficiencies, especially the reduction of manual activities.
• Establish, implement and document new policies and procedures that ensure financial transactions are executed in accordance with GAAP principles.
• Continually develop and improve month end close and financial reporting procedures and that drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities.
• Support quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audits, and internal and external reporting requirements.
• Develop future financial leaders through talent development, training and mentoring of individuals, as well as staffing and recruiting of necessary skill sets.
• Work closely with the Assistant Controller & Global Controller and exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments including leading and management of special projects, ERP enhancements, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses as requested.

YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Learn the business and culture thereby establishing credibility with the management team, external auditors, peers and direct reports. Out of the gate, personify an enthusiastic positive attitude, and exhibit leadership qualities.
• Inspire confidence across the organization through leadership and communications skills, technical accounting and operations acumen; apply strong technical discipline and accounting knowledge depth with experienced business operations.
• Ensure appropriateness and adequacy of systems, controls, policy and procedures to allow for efficient internal/external financial and management reporting. Make recommendations related to people, process or systems as needed, to build a world-class team.
• Work effectively to develop and foster teamwork and a common mission across the finance organization at both the corporate level and throughout the business segments to support the Company’s operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA with expertise in technical accounting policies, procedures and treatments in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• 10-15 years of experience in progressively larger financial leadership roles, with a mix of private and public accounting experience preferred
• A demonstrated record of success within a publicly traded, global organization
• Industry experience in retail, consumer products and/or manufacturing
• Self-motivated, hands on, detail oriented with the ability to take the initiative, multi-task and remain flexible with changing priorities. Ability to adapt to rapid change and think creatively.
• Skilled leader who effectively leads his/her group by clearly communicating expectations, following through on deliverables and providing input and direction to ensure the accurate and timely development and communication of financial data.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization
• Experience with systems integrations and development of automated processes
• Strong systems skills, must be comfortable analyzing and manipulating large data sets, as well as experience with ERP and reporting tools
• Ability to effectively communicate clear and concise ideas verbally and in writing
• Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues
• Highest professional standards and an impeccable record of integrity and honesty

QUALIFICATIONS-

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS-

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times.