Urban Outfitters Accounting Manager

Role Summary

Urban Outfitters is searching for an Accounting Manager to join a fantastic team! As the Accounting Manager, you will lead the brand's accounting team and oversee the financial accounting close process for both store and direct business channels. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance, you will ensure the integrity of financial statements, manage monthly P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations, and provide ongoing support to brand partners. You will also drive process improvements, ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and collaborate with internal and external audit teams. Additionally, you will mentor and develop a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, fostering departmental growth and individual career development.  

Role Responsibilities

• Drive the brand financial accounting close process for both Urban Outfitters business channels: Stores & Direct. 
• Oversee the preparation of monthly P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure the integrity of financial statements through accurate preparation and execution of sales posting, journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications. 
• Review and validate final reporting for distribution to brand leaders. 
• Provide ongoing accounting and business support to brand partners, acting as a liaison between brand functional areas and corporate shared service teams. 
• Initiate new procedures and processes to support new business activities, identifying appropriate accounting measures and partnering with corporate partners to ensure consistency within the URBN brands. 
• Consistently monitor, recommend, and implement improvements to current methodologies and practices within the accounting and finance department. 
• Partner with internal and external audit teams to support requests and ad-hoc research as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting requirements, including the maintenance of policies and procedures. 
• Partner with the brand FP&A Sr. Manager and channel partners to support cost-control and expense tracking for the brand, including schedule creation and maintenance for monthly and YTD tracking. 
• Manage and support brand payroll reporting, including monthly payroll reconciliation, seasonal bonus accruals and payouts, ongoing headcount review, and budgeting support. 
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting in support of brand/division-related projects. 
• Develop and mentor a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, supporting departmental growth and individual career development. 

Role Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail, apparel, or other consumer-focused industries.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to utilize and learn accounting software packages; knowledge of Oracle-Hyperion and Island Pacific is a plus. 
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP accounting concepts and theories and experience analyzing financial statements. 
• Ability to clearly present executive-level summaries of findings and recommendations. 
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 
• Positive, professional, and timely communication with teams, supporting departments, vendors, and suppliers.  
• Clearly and confidently express ideas, needs, and boundaries in a respectful manner. 
• Proactively plans and controls time to efficiently deliver team priorities. Proven track record of meeting financial deadlines with complete accuracy.  
• Focus on and manage the small details of a task or project to consistently produce high-quality work.  
• Take responsibility for the outcomes of your work and the decisions that lead to those outcomes. Hold yourself accountable. Proactively addresses issues and is solution oriented.  
• Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Team player with a positive attitude. 

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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.