Director - Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting

Support Center - IrvingThe Director of Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting will be responsible for directing all Michaels external and internal financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with SEC and US GAAP rules, and filing financial statements for equity holders, lenders, and internal parties.

This position is also involved in the monthly close process and will be the accounting technical expert for Michaels.

Major Activities

• Direct the timely and accurate preparation of Quarterly and Annual Reports.
• Oversee monthly financial statement analyses and the creation and distribution of internal financial reports.
• Perform technical accounting research and analysis and communicate new accounting topics to upper management.
• Manage the relationship with outside auditors and maintain consistent and transparent communication.
• Managing and completing monthly close and reporting activities.
• Participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives to ensure appropriate accounting and processes are in place.
• Collaborate with internal audit to establish effective financial controls.
• Analyzing variances, root causes, and underlying trends in order to improve business decisions and improve forecasting.
• Proactively coach team to create a collaborative and open work environment that encourages innovative thinking and problem solving.
• Evaluating changes in the business or systems environment that may have an impact on financial reporting and corporate accounting.
• Oversee Essbase reporting hierarchies and ensure consistency between the Essbase and Oracle systems.

Minimum Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

CPA required

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience, including technical GAAP accounting experience
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of SEC reporting experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, internal controls, SOX, US GAAP.
• Essbase experience, Oracle experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

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For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create.

At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity.

As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.

com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.