Manager, Accounting

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 17,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager, Accounting will manage all aspects of financial statement preparation, with a focus in leases and fixed assets, and review including the year-end close and audit, and changes to department policies and procedures. They will own the general ledger. This position will ensure the integrity of financial systems, and train and mentor the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, accounting systems and data analysis expertise. This role offers a tremendous opportunity to make a positive impact with a growing company and to work collaboratively with senior leaders at Five Below.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director/Sr. Manager Accounting in presenting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the SVP Controller & CFO
• Directly oversees Fixed Asset and Lease accountants
• Manage timely completion of the monthly closing process including journal entry review and approval, balance sheet reconciliation review, and direct preparation of internal financial statements in accordance with US GAAP Preparation of monthly and quarterly variance analysis to support internal reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and reporting systems
• Prepare operational analyses subsequent to the completion of the monthly close
• Document processes and procedures
• Assist in internal accounting guidance and question resolution.
• Establishes effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization, including corporate accounting, FP&A, legal, human resources, and internal and external audit.
• Lead contact for external auditors for the quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Lead contact for internal audit for operational audits and quarterly/annual SOX compliance
• Review account reconciliations and implement process changes to reduce reconciling items and errors
• Identify and implement opportunities to promote streamlined processes, financial systems, operational efficiencies and enhanced internal controls.
• Leads process improvement of reporting deliverables across the organization and evolves the function through reporting standardization and best practices.
• Responsible for maintaining controls and supporting review by internal and external auditors.

Qualifications:

• 6+years progressive experience in public or corporate accounting, including 1+ year(s) of leadership or management experience
• Professional and polished presence
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• MBA and/or CPA certification preferred
• Public accounting experience beneficial
• Large ERP (Oracle/Workday) experience/implementation a plus

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently with limited oversight and to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, well organized and energetic
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with deadline driven dates
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility to work in a growth and hybrid environment by coming into the office several times a week
• Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures
• Strong leadership and people management skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Familiarity with accounting for ASC 842 leases and fixed assets (including capitalization guidelines)
• Familiarity with AI is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with advance skills in Excel that includes experience working with large amounts of data, pivot tables, and formulas.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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