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Salary: USD 148,000 - 200,000 / annual
Vuori, an athletic apparel company, is seeking a Financial Assurance Senior Manager to lead financial reporting and technical accounting processes. This is a key leadership role within the accounting organization, responsible for owning the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and related disclosures while supporting a disciplined close process and scalable reporting practices.
You will prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, footnotes, and compliance-related financial reports. You'll ensure compliant and consistent application of accounting policies across the organization, strategically partnering with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, IT, Payroll, Legal, and Operations teams to map dependencies impacting financial reporting and implement practical, scalable controls. You'll monitor evolving accounting and reporting requirements, maintain reporting schedules and account analyses, and drive automation and scalability of financial reporting processes.
In the technical accounting domain, you'll provide strategic accounting insights and executive decision support by translating complex analyses into clear recommendations. You'll prepare technical accounting memos and position papers, evaluate emerging accounting standards, develop and maintain company accounting policies and procedures, and serve as a key strategic accounting advisor to business stakeholders on new initiatives, contracts, and transactions. You'll lead cross-functional projects such as system implementations, process redesigns, and public-company readiness efforts, ensuring accounting and reporting implications are addressed proactively.
You'll develop and oversee key controls related to complex accounting areas, partner with internal and external auditors on technical accounting matters, and be accountable for internal controls, compliance efforts, and control enhancements. You'll conduct standardized accounting analyses, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and educate cross-functional stakeholders on technical and reporting requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or external audit, ideally within a public company or public-company readiness environment
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, footnote disclosures, and monthly/quarterly close processes
- Experience supporting external financial reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, footnotes, reporting schedules, and audit support
- Technical accounting expertise with experience preparing technical accounting memos and supporting audit reviews
- Knowledge of key accounting cycles and related reporting risks; experience in retail, consumer, or inventory-intensive environments is highly valued
- Ability to analyze accounting and reporting processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement practical, scalable enhancements
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively across teams
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with accounting leadership, finance partners, and external auditors
- Ability to effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with sound judgment and continuous-improvement mindset
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex transactions
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required and/or equivalent years of experience preferred
- CPA required; additional relevant certifications are a plus
- Experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives are preferred
