Manager – General Ledger

Fossil Group is a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. At the heart of Fossil Group&aposs vision is a commitment to fostering creativity and delivering the best in design through its three core businesses: the Fossil brand; the Skagen brand; and a multi-brand watch portfolio business. This portfolio includes Armani Exchange, Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Kate Spade, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Michele, Relic, Tory Burch and Zodiac. Fossil Group is constantly developing its businesses through core competencies in innovative branding, world-class design and dynamic global distribution.

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We are looking for an experienced Manager General Ledger to lead our GL team and ensure financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role involves driving process improvements, conducting financial reviews, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, deep analytical skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Oversight

• Lead a team of GL accountants, team leads, and assistant managers.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Conduct in-depth Balance Sheet and P&L reviews to maintain financial integrity
• Perform monthly flux analysis and provide insights on variances.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and resolving queries.
• Partner with finance teams (AP, AR, Corporate) to manage financial interdependencies.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Drive operational efficiency and implement best practices in financial processes.
• Monitor team performance and allocate tasks effectively.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders for seamless coordination.

Governance & Compliance

• Implement effective risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies.

Key Skills & Expertise

• Financial Reporting & Analysis Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet, P&L, and Trial Balance reviews.
• Month-End Close Expertise in closing processes, intercompany reconciliations, and account reconciliations.
• Inventory & Lease Accounting Proficiency in managing financial data related to inventory and leases.
• Process Optimization Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Ability to manage teams and work cross-functionally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education : Bachelor&aposs degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA/CA/CS/ICWA preferred.
• Experience : 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in General Accounting & Financial Reporting in US MNCs or Big 4 firms.
• Technical Expertise : Strong accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in financial statement analysis and variance reporting.
• Behavioral Competencies :
• Strategic Leadership
• Decision Making

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• Global Mindset

Why Join Fossil Group

• Be part of a dynamic, global organization
• Drive financial excellence and innovation
• Lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment

We are looking for people who embody our core values

Authenticity, we are all in with our unique selves. Everyone is different at Fossil and we love it!

Grit, we push through, we bounce back and we set our sights on the prize & go after it.

Curiosity, we ask what if Whats next

Sense of Humor, we dont take ourselves too seriously. Yeah, seriously.

Making an Impact, we go big. We perform. We make a difference