Senior Accounting Manager

JOB TITLE: Senior Accounting & Internal Audit Manager DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Finance & Accounting JOB SUMMARY: Interparfums Luxury Brands is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager with expertise in Internal Control Audit. The Senior Accountant Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining a robust internal control framework. This involves designing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX. Additionally, the Senior Accountant Manager will provide essential support in managing various accounting functions, including monthly financial closings, and reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance and tax- related activities. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Accounting & Finance, this position will be located at our Manhattan office.The Finance & Accounting department is an integral function of the Company. This role offers the opportunity to work with several departments within the company and experience a wide range of responsibilities which will foster personal & career growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Ø Internal Control Functiono Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and monitoring of the internal control framework, including policies and key risks to ensure that there are adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations.o Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance, and efficiency.o Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, and senior leadership.o Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies.o Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.o Actively seek standardization and automation, apply, and implement best practices for managing internal controls and deploy innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment, and review procedures.o Actively engage with process owners and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.o Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.o Stay abreast of changes to regulation as well as internal audit best practices.o Special Projects.

Ø General Accounting (support) Function o Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring timeliness, quality, completeness of all financial and accounting transactions are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation, as needed.o Analysis and reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts.o Prepare detailed journal entries.o Participate in strategic financial projects to include Retailer Returns, Destroyed in Field and Chargeback process, Use Tax compliance, and 3PL Warehouse liaison.

QUALITFICATIONS: Ø You have a Bachelor’s and or Master’s Degree in accounting.Ø You have 8+ years of experience in related roles in public accounting and or internal control within the retail beauty industry.Ø Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworksØ Strong experience and interest in how technology and systems can support internal control, effectiveness, and efficiency.Ø Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.Ø Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.Ø Ability to work under tight deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects.Ø Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work, in a team oriented, collaborative environment.Ø Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.Ø Advanced Excel and Word skills, proficient in PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to work with new software and hardware.