Manager, Accounting - Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

We are looking for an organized Accounting Manager to provide strong leadership to our Global Payments team.  The Accounting Manager is focused on optimizing department processes throughout our North America region and building lasting cross-functional relationships.  The Manager must have the accounting, leadership, and project management skills to successfully guide North America operations and align with EMEA and APAC teams. The Accounting Manager manages a team of accountants and auditors to ensure that all invoices are processed in a timely and efficient manner.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. 

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Managing an 11-person team, directly managing an analyst and two payments supervisors, each of which leads a team of 4
• Owning disbursement processing – including reviewing for proper invoice support, accurate general ledger coding, and proper approvals
• Overseeing routine department activities to ensure they are completed accurately and on time
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial, vendor, and landlord records
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management
• Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain existing and/or develop reporting for internal team KPIs – Turn Times, Deliverable Dates, Pay Cycle timing as examples and PeopleSoft as tools
• Assess current KPIs and assign stretch targets for marked results improvement
• Support periodic landlord audits to ensure financial integrity and accuracy in dealing with landlords
• Leverage technology, including automation, to drive operational efficiency and effectively manage working capital
• Cultivate effective relationships with various internal teams, including Procurement, Legal, Tax, and Treasury
• Maintain and communicate individual and team performance standards
• Track payment schedules through effective management of accounts payable and lease payment processing worldwide and coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure the company stays current on all vendor and lease payment deadlines to prevent missed payments or late fees

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related experience
• 4-6 years of experience within a fast-paced setting, ideally with global/international exposure and in a leadership capacity
• A Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification is preferred
• Experience with lease accounting systems (e.g. CoStar) and financial management systems (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Excels at project management and organization
• Works carefully and is diligent and detail oriented
• Motivates a team and has strong leadership skills
• Collaborates with colleagues and has great interpersonal skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain an effective team
• High attention to detail and organizational skills with a focus on operational efficiency
• Thrive in stressful situations and maintain calm under pressure
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and management principles and accounts payable procedures
• Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze information and processes
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.   

Our Values  

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.   

What You'll Get 

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:   

• Incentive bonus program 
• 401(K) savings plan with company match 
• Annual companywide review process 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Associate assistance program 
• Paid parental and adoption leave 
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot 
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace 
• Paid Caregiver Leave 
• Mobile Stipend 
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year) 
• Seven associate wellness half days per year 
• Onsite fitness center 
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands 
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within 
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups 
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER