Staff 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, Precision Run, 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 country in addition to London, Toronto and 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 Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting, is an important position within our Finance team. This individual will be responsible for our international Equinox business in Canada & UK. This role will be a key member of the monthly close process and analysis, working closely with our external auditors for the annual financial audit for all UK entities, and assist on ad hoc research projects as they arise.

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual will be eager to learn, organized and possess excellent communication skills.

This position will report directly to the Manager of Accounting in the UK Office and work closely with the Accounting team at the Company’s corporate headquarters located in New York, New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform key functions in the monthly close process.
• Responsible for all accounting transactions for international club and studio locations.
• Responsible for overhead and G&A expenses.
• Provide analysis for any variances to budget in monthly accounting review meetings.
• Maintain relationships with our club’s General Managers as their main point of contact on all P&L questions.
• Respond to inquiries from supervisors on a timely basis.
• Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as club General Managers, Human Resources, Legal, Real Estate, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Financial Reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, monthly close and preparation of various financial reports
• Experience with IFRS, US GAAP is a plus.
• Actively pursuing or interest in pursuing qualified accountant (i.e, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or international equivalent certifications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 & OneStream is a plus
• Self-motivated, proactive thinker with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• 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.
• Detail oriented, with 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 is able to see challenges as an opportunity for future advancements.

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
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

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 UK.