SENIOR ANALYST, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

NEW YORK, NY

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. We’re Coty, one of the world’s largest beauty companies with a portfolio of iconic brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, and skin and body care. Coty serves consumers around the world, selling prestige and mass market products in more than 130 countries and territories. Coty and our brands empower people to express themselves freely, creating their own visions of beauty; and we are committed to making a positive impact on the planet.

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Local Custodian Operations Team. In this position, you will get to work across many different technical accounting matters, global accounting policy, external reporting, special projects, and implementation of new US GAAP guidance.  

Your main focus:

• Supporting US controlling & business teams during the close process which includes preparing journal entries, coordinating submission, and addressing accounting questions.
• Coordinating the preparation of corporate reporting requirements (Quarterly P&L and Balance Sheet Analytics, GAAP Checklist, Reporting Package, Short-Term Liquidity Forecast) to meet strict corporate reporting deadlines.
• Reviewing and analyzing significant estimates, such as revenue recognition, sales returns and markdowns, allowance for doubtful accounts, and customer incentive allowances.
• Preparing account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and related P&L accounts (focused on areas of complexity/high risk)
• Assisting with accounting research on ad hoc technical accounting projects.
• Assisting with documentation for external audit and review procedures. 
• Working closely with key stakeholders in the development, revision, and maintenance of the company's financial policies & procedures.
• Providing U.S. GAAP accounting guidance to subsidiary and corporate personnel and coordinating implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Performing Sarbanes-Oxley controls and certification processes quarterly.
• Managing ad-hoc requests made by senior management in a timely manner.
• Participating in special projects sponsored by senior management.

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field, CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years of industry experience, preferably manufacturing environments or public accounting
• Ability to analyze financial performance and obtain valid explanations for variances.
• Proficiency in MS Office including intermediate level knowledge of Excel, which includes pivot tables, v/h-lookup, sum-if, if-then statements etc.)
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large volumes of work through prioritization of key initiatives/deadlines and daily workload.
• Excellent problem-solving skills by always seeking the answer, solution or identifying the issue.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion is a plus
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills and teamwork ethics
• Process focused to include ability to follow, document and explain key processes and impact to accounting and reporting.

As our Senior Analyst, Financial Accounting, this is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.  We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience
• Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an annual bonus (5%), based on business and individual performance.
• Featured Benefits: Health, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k) with generous employer match; paid time off and Summer Fridays; Parental leave; Tuition reimbursement; Hybrid work arrangements
• Benefits and compensation program descriptions are general in nature and may be subject to change; specific benefits eligibility and details will be provided in offer materials.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

1. Our recruiter will contact you.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. A second interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.