Senior Accountant

Company Description

OUR STORY

We are a company with integrated luxury and lifestyle offerings centered on Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Furthermore, and Equinox Hotels are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Within our portfolio of brands, we have more than 200 locations within every major city across the United States in addition to London, Toronto, & Vancouver. 

OUR CODE

We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach – investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don’t settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what’s new, what’s now, what’s next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture and consumer behavior. We aren’t just a company; we’re a community vested in each other’s success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

If you are a high performing individual who is passionate about winning and inspiring others, then we are excited to discuss career opportunities with you.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is a key position within our Accounting department. The expectations for the role are to demonstrate strong and effective management over the monthly closing, quarterly reviews, year-end audit requests, monthly P&L reviews, and ad hoc research projects as they arise.

The Senior Accountant will manage month-end close responsibilities of the Company, including but not limited to recording plant, property, and equipment and software fixed assets, depreciation expense, and club operating and overhead expenses. The position will manage all new and existing capital leases, Asset Retirement Obligation and Capitalization of interest during construction period. 

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company and cross-functional departments such as Facilities, Procurement, Capital Development, FP&A, and Accounts Payable. Qualified candidates will have a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

This individual will approach projects with a flexible, innovative, detail-oriented approach, and a strong emphasis on system-based (rather than people-based) solutions.

This position will manage one staff accountant and is expected to assist with the development of the staff accountant. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting at the Company’s corporate headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the month-end close process including the recording of capital project, tracking existing fixed assets, review AP coding for accuracy, accruals for various club and overhead expenses and related balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Maintain our fixed asset subsidiary ledger, record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions, reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
• Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which ARO’s are applicable.
• Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and provide analytical commentary on fluctuations
• Prepare various schedules, memos, and supporting documentation for the external audit
• Assist with preparation of various schedules and supporting documentation for the external audit
• Research and implement strategic based processes to improve accounting and month-end close responsibilities
• Support the transactions and fluctuations of the P&L accounts with robust variance analysis
• Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Facilities, Capital Development, Payroll, Club General Manager, Procurement and Financial Reporting.
• Ad hoc projects to continually improve business processes within finance team and broader company.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting, MBA or Masters preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting, preferably experience in public accounting
• CPA license or candidate actively pursuing CPA preferred
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and experience with internal controls
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus
• Knowledge of Visual Lease or lease management system is a plus
• Knowledge of OneStream is a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Able to handle pressure and short deadlines with a positive attitude
• Exhibit willingness and ability to learn, adapt and improve the environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficient PC skills in the areas of integrated business system environments, and other basic office software, such as, spreadsheet, database, and word-processing
• Career-minded and goal-oriented person who can see challenges as an opportunity for future advancements

Pay Transparency: Min 85K - Max $95K

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• 30- 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa and Café’ services and Shop items

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.