Ref#:

W171098

Abteilung:

Finance

Ort:

Nutley

Bundesland:

New Jersey

Land:

United States

Firmen Beschreibung:

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

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.

Positionsübersicht:

We are seeking an experienced finance leader with deep expertise in US GAAP, book close processes, and talent development to oversee the Corporate Controllership functions at Ralph Lauren. This role is responsible for all financial reporting (SEC / internal / sustainability), corporate and licensing books close and operations, financial accounting policies, financial systems reporting and support, and financial master data governance. The Assistant Corporate Controller will serve as a key finance partner to the Corporate leadership team, providing accounting analysis for key initiatives and transactions to support decision-making from a finance and compliance perspective. This leader will manage and develop a cross-functional team of approximately 20 finance professionals and champion continuous improvement, digital finance transformation, and best practices in data analytics and automation.

Grundlegende Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten:

Financial Reporting & Accounting

· Oversee all aspects of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring flawless compliance and investor confidence

· Lead technical accounting for complex, high-impact transactions (M&A, restructuring, equity programs, etc.)

· Engage with external auditors & regulators to maintain best-in-class reporting standards

· Oversee the monthly financial close process for timely and accurate reporting

· Enhance and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies

Leadership & Talent Development

· Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of ~20 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, results-driven culture

· Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, focusing on succession planning and leadership development

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

· Serve as key financial partner and advisor to the CFO community and Corporate Leadership team (legal, tax, treasury, IT, operations)

· Lead global initiatives to improve business performance & drive operational efficiencies

· Partner w/Corp FP&A to develop financial projections/models for key business initiatives

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Process Improvement & Transformation

· Identify opportunities to transform financial processes, enhance efficiencies, and implement robotic tools/AI

· Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives, including digital finance transformation and adoption of best practices

Systems & Data Governance

· Oversee governance of financial master data integrity across all ERP platforms

· Oversee system reporting architecture, upgrades, and automation initiatives for global scalability

Sustainability & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

· Shape the company’s ESG reporting framework in alignment with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and emerging global standards

· Integrate sustainability metrics into financial disclosures and investor communications

· Influence corporate sustainability strategy through data-driven ESG insights and compliance readiness

Risk Management & Audit

· Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, risk management, and fraud prevention protocols

· Function as key finance representative in leadership meetings/executive presentations (CEO, COO, CFO, Audit Committee Chair)

· Coordinate year-end audit & quarterly review processes and liaise with external auditors

Erfahrung, Fähigkeiten & Kenntnisse:

· Technical & Regulatory Expertise: CPA with 10+ years management-level experience leading record-to-report and finance operations; strong SEC reporting, internal controls, and global financial governance – experience with public company environments and SOX compliance required; ESG compliance experience preferred; SAP and Workiva experience strongly preferred

· People & Culture Focus: Proven team leader and passionate talent developer with the ability to influence without authority, motivate high-performing teams, and build strong, trust-based relationships across all levels; strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Strategic & Transformational Leader: Demonstrated success driving large-scale, cross-functional projects and managing teams through significant change; passionate about technology and AI as enablers to transform and modernize reporting and operations

· Judgment, Integrity & Executive Presence: High integrity with strong judgment, principle-based decision-making, and the ability to present clear, confident recommendations in executive forums – both verbal and written

· Analytical, Solution-Oriented Operator: Strong analytical & problem-solving skills; resourceful, creative, and effective under pressure with multiple priorities or challenging deadlines; able to expertly navigate complexity

· Collaborative & Growth-Minded: Challenges the status quo constructively while remaining open to diverse perspectives; team player, who thrives in a relationship-driven, performance-oriented culture

Assistant Corporate Controller

Ralph Lauren

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Assistant Corporate Controller

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