Who We Are
Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A, brand strategy, creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $32 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries, including 13,000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400,000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling, compelling content, innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media
Why Authentic
You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.
What You’ll Do
This position is intended to be an addition to Authentic’s growing finance team. The Senior Accounting Analyst will join the General Accounting Team and will assist in the monthly book closing, preparing accounting analysis, preparing monthly & quarterly financial reports (internal and external), assist in budget and data analysis, assist in the automation of accounting processes and implement controls over financial reporting.
What you’ll be working on:
- Prepare monthly book closing entries of assigned subsidiaries
- Perform review and analysis of account balances, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Monitor and analyze intercompany transactions, including settlement
- Prepare bank reconciliation statements
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting package
- Assist in the consolidation and preparation of the monthly consolidated reports
- Perform budget to actual analysis, investigate variances and analyze trends
- Work on ad hoc financial projects, including automation of accounting processes
- Assist in accounting for complex and unusual accounting transaction
- Assist in the coordination of requested information with the external auditors and tax accountants
Must Haves:
- Graduate of an accounting degree, CPA a plus
- Minimum 2-3+ years of combined private and public accounting experience preferred, but would consider straight from public accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Experience with NetSuite and accounting system implementation highly preferred but not required
- Experience in accounting for multiple entities, consolidation and intercompany transactions
- Must possess the following traits:
- Detail and deadline oriented
- Excellent analytic skills, ability to identify variances or unusual trends that will require further investigation
- Good written and oral communication skills, ability to coordinate with personnel across the organization
- Organized and possess good time management skills
- Ability to work with limited supervision
Primary Location Salary Range:
$80,000 - $90,000
Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here:
https://www.authentic.com/privacy-policy
Top Skills
What We Do
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and in more than 6,100 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.
ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O'Neal®, David Beckham®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Sports Illustrated®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer®, Spyder®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Nautica®, Izod®, Forever 21®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Lucky Brand®, Nine West®, Jones New York®, Frederick's of Hollywood®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Van Heusen®, Arrow®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Vision Street Wear®, Brooks Brothers®, Barneys New York®, Judith Leiber®, Herve Leger®, Frye®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.
For more information, visit authenticbrands.com.
