Join our Finance team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.
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Position: Director, External Reporting
Department: Finance
Work Location: This position can be a fully remote role or based in our offices in the following city/state - Candidate must be willing to work Eastern or Central time zone business hours.
Bend, OR
El Paso, TX
Dallas, TX
Cortez, CO
Marlborough, MA
Boston, MA
Arlington, TN
Morristown, NJ
New York, NY
What you will be doing:
The Director, SEC Financial Reporting is a crucial member of our Corporate Finance and Accounting team. You will report directly to the Vice President of External Reporting. You will lead all SEC filings, support the Corporate Finance team, and work alongside the Director of Technical Accounting on all technical accounting matters and transactions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including investor relations, financial planning & analysis, corporate accounting, treasury, and tax, on key initiatives, including projects, to continually improve accounting processes and reporting. Ideally, you exude leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking qualities while always having a team-first philosophy.
Handle all external financial reporting including SEC filings (10K's, 10Q's, Proxy's, 8K's, earnings releases, investor presentations etc.), special regulatory filings as required, and press releases, etc.
Perform high-quality detail review of footnote and MD&A supporting work-papers.
Draft MD&A and new SEC reporting or US GAAP disclosures from scratch.
Research new SEC or US GAAP accounting and reporting disclosure requirements and balance the cost to comply with practical considerations to present a recommendation to management on how the Company should adopt such requirements.
Coordinate and update SEC filing drafts throughout the various stages of preparation to address feedback provided by other members of the external disclosure team including (Financial Controller, CFO, General Counsel, Outside SEC counsel, External Auditors, Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, Investor Relations, etc.).
Monitor, track, and evaluate GAAP and SEC developments impacts on the Company. Work closely with external auditors.
Support the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards including supervising the processes and external reporting disclosures, as applicable.
Lead annual and quarterly goodwill & intangible asset impairment review and testing including coordination with our external auditors.
Lead accounting and reporting for share-based compensation including use of Fidelity’s Plan Sponsor Workstation.
Support business segments and corporate functions on all technical accounting matters including accounting analysis resulting from entering into new agreements, transactions, etc.
Perform technical accounting research and prepare internal memorandums to document the Company's conclusions on accounting matters.
Responsible for submission of all SEC filings through the use of Workiva filing platform.
Ability to learn and stay up to date on functionality and the best methods in utilizing the Workiva Financial Reporting System.
Review XBRL tagging, currently outsourced to Workiva, to ensure appropriate tags are selected based on US GAAP taxonomy.
Participate in and/or lead special projects such as mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, significant transactions or initiatives, etc.
Review various financial analysis and information prepared by other accounting and operating functions.
Maintain and continuously improve financial reporting policies, processes, and controls.
Actively participate in knowledge sharing with the external financial reporting team to continuously provide on-the-job training, development, and mentoring as well as recruit, develop, and retain talent.
Skills needed to be successful in this role:
Intermediate experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and perform an effective high-quality review of results.
Outstanding work ethic and the ability to work in a matrix organization, building strong partnerships, and accessing available resources.
Consistent track record to simultaneously balance multiple complicated projects in a fast-paced work environment. Delivering high-quality work products while meeting deadlines and holding others accountable to do the same.
Develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Strong results orientation and a dedicated work ethic. Must be tenacious, with the emotional intelligence to know when to work harder and when to look for alternative approaches.
Technical Competence - Unsurpassed ability to analyze and critique complex accounting issues and impacts, condensing them into recommendations and actions for the company.
Problem solver with leadership experience, and an emphasis on relationship management with all levels within an organization of comparable size and structure.
Strong experience leading multi-discipline, high-performance work teams/groups and handling resources to meet organizational goals across multiple projects.
Excellent communication, presentation, and social skills. Including verbal and written with an executive presence.
Act as a managerial adviser on professional and technical issues with a view towards reaching strategic decisions; ability to handle conflicting demands for resources through negotiation.
A dedicated leader that can thrive in a “Hands-on” environment that demands a consultative approach and solutions that span multiple environments in a business area.
A forward-thinking self-starter, willing to accept challenges, will take the lead, execute, accept responsibility, challenge established practices and draw relevant conclusions. Be persistent and willing to take calculated risk, and to market and implement change within the department.
Perform in a highly visible and high-pressure environment and exercise integrity and good judgment to resolve problems, ensure compliance, support company strategy and ensure adherence to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA certification
10+ years of experience in a similar role including previous Big 4 public accounting experience or SEC reporting experience for a large global company
Extensive knowledge of SEC reporting and US GAAP
Strong technical accounting and research skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications:
Consumer product/retail sector experience a plus but not required
Experience or exposure to Workiva
Experience in a complex global organization
Fidelity's Plan Sponsor Workstation (or other stock-based compensation record keeping, reporting, and administration)
Experience with XBRL tagging
Acquisition and/or divestiture accounting and reporting
Oracle Enterprise Performance Management
Oracle Business Intelligence
Oracle Financial Reporting and Enterprise Resource Management
In Colorado, and New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $140,504 - $210,757 annually. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.
Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.
For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.
Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.
We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.
Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.
At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.