Analyst / Sr. Analyst, Financial Reporting

Job Description 

Abercrombie & Fitch is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the corporate accounting team. The role will have responsibility for a variety of accounting areas and financial close activities, including but not limited to intangibles, accrued expenses, foreign currency matters, intercompany accounting, and consolidations. In addition to recurring accounting duties, this role will have a focus on driving process improvements.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions and consolidation of results in accordance with US GAAP and company policies while maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Support the compilation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting for domestic and international subsidiaries
• Ensure accurate accounting for foreign currency, intercompany transactions, and other complex corporate accounting matters
• Improve and develop consolidation roadmap to support the Company as it continues to expand in international markets
• Lead and contribute to projects and workstreams associated with reporting structure in ERP system
• Review, analyze, and communicate both disaggregated and consolidated results to Controllership, other Finance functions, and members of Senior Management
• Assist with the review and analysis of new accounting pronouncements and perform technical accounting research
• Dig into issues, diagnose, and problem solve often in ambiguous situations
• Complete other ad hoc requests as assigned

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field, or related experience
• 3+ years relevant experience within accounting or in public accounting
• Professional certification such as CPA or in progress strongly preferred
• Experience working in a multi-unit international business strongly preferred 
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger and financial statement presentations required
• Ability to think strategically, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment, flexible to changing business priorities
• Proven track record of implementing best practices and taking ownership of multiple workstreams
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to articulate ideas and collaborate with cross-functional business partners in non-hierarchical environment
• Creative approach to problem solving with a humble, team-oriented, and optimistic attitude
• Desire to deliver quality work and curiosity to learn more
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, or equivalent preferred

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER