At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead statutory financial statement preparation and coordinate audits across EMEA.
- Company: Join Ralph Lauren, a global leader in premium lifestyle products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on process improvement and technology.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with a renowned brand.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years in finance or accounting, strong analytical and leadership skills.
Position Overview
Ensuring RL Compliance within EMEA region, which includes USGAAP & Statutory Audits coordination, Statutory financial statements preparation and timely filing for about 30 entities across EMEA, local statistics submission, coordination with RL internal audit team and review of the SOX internal control process and to support tax team on their RTR related requests. Also responsible for EMEA Reporting, monthly EMEA consolidation, quarterly US Reporting Package submission, EMEA pre and post close decks and will manage RTR budget for external consultants and auditors. Including a number of ad‑hoc projects, will support our ERP+ transformation and will contribute to the development of continuous process improvement initiatives and best practices through leverage of technology and effective collaboration/communication.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the statutory financial statement preparation and filing for all EMEA entities
- Manage a senior accountant based in Madrid, Spain, supporting the Statutory accounting
- Responsible for coordination of audits for all EMEA entities (US GAAP, statutory audits, SOX).
- Ensure timely submission of statistical surveys and other Finance related ad‑hoc compliance requests
- Support Regional Controller, EMEA with accounting assessments including aligning with Global Policy team for judgmental accounting areas
- Ensure proper accounting and legal documentation of all cash repatriation project (dividend distributions, capital increase/decrease) and legal reorganization (mergers, liquidations, new entity creation…)
- Responsible for the coordination of the preparation and review of the US GAAP reporting package, pre‑close and post close decks
- Preparation of the EMEA Regional sub‑consolidation in FCC
- Oversight and management of RTR budget and engagement letters for service providers and auditors
- Lead finance projects and process improvement initiatives
- Support the EMEA Finance team during the NGT project
- Leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills (written and verbal) fluent English language required
- Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables
- Advanced analytical skills/'out of the box' thinking to logically question and proactively flag potential issues
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Experienced in driving improvements and change within a finance function
- Strong time‑management skills, ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently, to deliver under pressure in a complex/matrix‑type environment
- Strong customer service to the business, 'can-do' attitude
- Detail oriented and experienced in follow through and completion of projects
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Substantial 10-15 full strategic performance cycles of experience in finance, accounting and/or audit (mix of a “Big 4” and private industry a plus)
- Proficiency in Excel and solid understanding of general ledger applications (SAP experience a plus)
- Education or equivalent in accounting, finance, business or economics
- CPA / ACCA or equivalent a plus
Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance Lead – Watford employer: Diversity Jobs Group
Ralph Lauren Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Watford that champions inclusion and belonging. Employees benefit from robust professional development opportunities, a culture of collaboration, and the chance to engage in meaningful projects that drive continuous improvement within the finance function. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on innovative practices, Ralph Lauren stands out as a rewarding place to build a career in the fashion industry.
