Senior Manager Accounting

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will lead the monthly financial close process for the Mexico City business, which consists of the Wrangler® brand, with ultimate responsibility for accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the corporate office.

This leader should consistently demonstrate a high level of ethics to all members of the accounting team and the organization.

Key responsibilities will include preparation and review of all journal entries associated with the financial close, with intense focus on higher risk accounts such as bad debt reserves, inventory and related reserves, AP and accruals, and refund liabilities for customer returns and discounts.

This position is also responsible for the preparation and/or review of monthly account reconciliations, and execution of Kontoor’s internal controls framework in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. This position will also work with KBI’s Corporate Treasury Department, overseeing certain local cash management, accounts payable and customer accounting function

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Responsible for timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to the corporate office

• Preparation and review of monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Act as a "Legal representative" for the entity responsible for local tax, audit and statutory regulatory communications and compliance.

• Display peak levels of ethics and morality, representing the office with integrity and a proactive “lead by example” approach.

• Coach and develop less-experienced staff.

REQUERIMENTS

• Must possess a college degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or similar designation preferred but not required)

• Must have moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., ability to structure and analyze larger data sets and write formulas)

• Should possess 7+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance with 2+ years of supervisory experience

• Detail oriented and able to comply with tight deadline

• Experience in SAP S/4 HANA is preferred but not required

• Demonstrating proactive decision-making skills, strong leadership capabilities and integrity.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.