Sr Manager SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful, and inspired style that celebrates the totality of all women and designs its products with its core brand ethos in mind: keep it simple and make it matter. J. Jill offers a high touch customer experience through over 200 stores nationwide and a robust ecommerce platform. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Manager of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting is a vital member of the Finance organization. This role is responsible for preparing the Company's filing of various SEC documents such as Form 10K, 10Q, 8K and other ad hoc filings. This position will also prepare internal management presentations for members of the Audit Committee, Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors. In addition to financial reporting, this position offers the opportunity to leverage an extensive background in technical accounting. This individual will have the capacity to drive reporting and technical excellence. In addition, this role is responsible for researching new accounting guidance and the accounting treatment of complex accounting issues and transactions.

• Prepares the Company's SEC financial reporting on Form 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K including creation of auditable support, and leads the analysis of the content
• Coordinates the report review process, including collecting and addressing all the comments on various drafts of the above-mentioned reports with external auditors, legal counsel, internal accounting reviewers and executive management
• Manages financial reporting to key stakeholders, including regulatory agencies; ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
• Manages the Company's XBRL reporting
• Drives continuous improvement and standardization in reporting
• Assists with the accounting for the Company's equity-based programs and other equity-related transactions; prepares share reconciliations and EPS calculations; reviews Form 4 filings
• Monitors and researches FASB and SEC activities to identify any potential rule changes that may impact the Company; works with the Assistant Controller and Controller to assess the impact of these rules, and updates disclosures for the impact of these new accounting standards or updates to ensure complete and accurate disclosures in filings
• Establishes effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization
• Performs special projects and ad-hoc financial reporting as required, including financial statement analyses
• Researches significant and complex transactions and prepares comprehensive accounting memos on technical accounting matters and rule changes; prepares impairment analyses
• Supports Investor Relations in assisting with preparation of Company earnings releases and related matters and ensures consistent disclosure between releases, scripts, and SEC filings
• Assists with the month-end close process
• Assists with the preparation of financial statements, specifically the effect of complex transactions on the cash flow and equity statements
• Complies with SOX controls applicable to the external reporting process by ensuring proper documentation is maintained
• Partners with business leaders, Accounting, and FP&A colleagues to identify and implement improvements in financial processes
• Interfaces effectively with numerous individuals both inside and outside the Company, including internal/external auditors and third-party consultants, to address and resolve accounting issues
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Expertise in reporting requirements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC
• Experience with ActiveDisclosure and/or other SEC filing software
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Self-motivated, deadline driven and results oriented
• Ability to maintain flexibility and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment, continuously evolving to meet changing business needs
• Quick learner and problem solver when faced with new issues or challenges
• Ability to build partnerships, influence decisions and work in a collaborative style
• Creative thinker who can bring innovative ideas and approaches to solve issues
• Proficiency in financial accounting
• Strong Microsoft Office Excel Skills (example: VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CPA license preferred
• 8+ years of related, progressive experience in financial reporting in a large publicly traded corporation, preferably in a retail business, and/or combined experience in public accounting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com