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Financial Reporting Manager, External Reporting
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Company Description
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Oversee the preparation and review of RL’s SEC filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including drafting and reviewing notes to the financial statements and XBRL tagging
· Oversee the preparation and review of supporting tie-outs of RL’s SEC filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K (i.e., the quarterly earnings press release)
· Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly GAAP-related checklists
· Oversee the preparation and review of peer benchmarking to ensure RL’s disclosures remain best-in-class
· Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Board-related presentations
· Assist in monitoring all rulemaking activities of the SEC, FASB, EITF, et al and assist in the development of implementation strategies to ensure RL’s compliance with new standards
· Responsible for accounting for RL’s stock-based compensation program, including calculating the related expense (both forecasts and actuals)
· Prepare various technical accounting memos and analyses, including asset impairments (e.g., goodwill, cease-use real estate locations, etc.), going concern considerations, etc.
· Proactive role in reviewing and determining the impact of complex and non-routine transactions and agreements entered into by RL
· Prepare various ad hoc reports & analyses for senior management and participate in projects as needed, as well as provide accounting/reporting-related guidance to global teams
· Oversee RL’s internal management representation letter Sox compliance program
· Oversee the preparation and review of RL’s annual 401(k) financial statement report
· Closely collaborate with a variety of business partners across the organization, including Internal Reporting, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Accounting Shared Services, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Internal Audit, etc., as well as RL’s external auditors
· Serve as a mentor to both direct and indirect staff, providing guidance and career development opportunities
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA required
· Approximately 7-10 years of experience in public/private accounting
· Strong technical knowledge base, ability to perform accounting research and interpret regulatory guidance
· Strong organization, analytical and communication (written & oral) skills
· Experience working in a complex, multi-national organization a strong plus
· Systems experience a strong plus, including Workiva, consolidation systems (e.g., FCCS) and general ledgers (e.g., SAP)
· Familiarity in preparing PowerPoint presentations a strong plus