Accounting Manager

Posted Nov 8

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Stitch Fix Finance team enables our clients to be their best selves. We broadly define our clients as customers, business partners, vendors, and shareholders. We drive value through business partner support, innovative and insightful analysis, and financial integrity. We are looking for smart, kind and motivated-by-challenge individuals who succeed in a fast-paced environment and thrive in building processes and teams.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the ACCOUNTING MANAGER, you will be an outstanding leader and manager, able to strike the right balance of accounting integrity with business practicality. You will lead and direct a dynamic general ledger team capable of being a key contributor to a rapidly growing and changing business environment. You will partner with teams such as IT, Engineering, Operations, and FP&A in managing the general ledger areas for cash, investments, fixed assets, payroll, leases, and consolidation. You will also support strategic initiatives as we continue to evolve our business here at Stitch Fix. You will have the chance to serve as a key contributor to a rapidly growing and changing business environment and strengthen your understanding of both operational and technical accounting processes.

YOU'RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

  • Manage all aspects of general ledger accounting, including month-end and quarter-end close, quarterly reviews, and year-end close procedures for key balances sheet and income statement accounts. This includes, but not limited to, leases, capitalized software, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and payroll accounting.
  • Manage, mentor, and inspire a general ledger team of 2+ members.
  • Lead process optimization projects that drive operational efficiencies to save hours & improve accuracy of internal reporting. This includes an emphasis on automating existing manual processes through the use of Alteryx, Parabola, and other tools.
  • Partner with our SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting group to help understand and implement new GAAP and reporting requirements.
  • Support the preparation of SEC Footnotes and disclosures through the detailed review & preparation of supporting schedules.
  • Own the continual development and execution of control structures for GL accounting in accordance with SOX 404 requirements; serve as a thought partner for Operations, IT, and other teams on their control structures. Assist in testing SOX controls as part of Management’s testing program in areas other than your own.
  • Develop and prepare internal management reporting documents to support company decision making and analysis.
  • Own our quarterly and year end audit requests with our external auditors.
  • Support ad-hoc projects as appropriate.

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE…

  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or relevant field), a CPA, including 8+ years of general ledger experience at a large public retail, e-commerce, tech company, or a large accounting firm.
  • You have experience in managing the entire close process end to end, including external audits.  
  • You have 2+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others, and motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
  • You have an analytical mind and are always thinking of ways to streamline and improve processes or problems.
  • You have excellent technical accounting skills with detailed understanding of current GAAP standards and experience in exercising judgment and developing accounting positions.
  • You have deep experience working with accounting & financial reporting systems, ERP systems, and SOX compliance. You are proficient in Oracle (or similar sized ERP), Excel, and Powerpoint. Alteryx and Parabola experience is highly preferred.  
  • You embrace technology and realize its potential to drive decision making and process improvements.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT STITCH FIX...

  • We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
  • We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
  • We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
  • We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
  • We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
  • We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
  • We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.

ABOUT STITCH FIX

We're changing the industry and bringing personal styling to every body. We believe in a service and a workplace where you can show up as your best, most authentic self. The Stitch Fix experience is not merely curated—it’s truly personalized to each client we style. We are changing the way people find what they love. We’re disrupting the future of retail with the precision of data science by combining it with human instinct to find pieces that fit our client’s unique style. This novel juxtaposition attracts a highly diverse group of talented people who are both thinkers and doers. This results in a simple, yet powerful offering to our customers and a successful, growing business serving millions of men, women and kids throughout the US and UK. We believe we are only scratching the surface and are looking for incredible people like you to help us boldly create our future. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our anticipated compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets, and the range below indicates the low end of the lowest-compensated market to the high end of the highest-compensated market. This position is eligible for new hire and ongoing grants of restricted stock units depending on employee and company performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site.

Salary Range

$156,000—$167,000 USD

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