Senior Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Position

Are you ready for a world of possibilities?

You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group. From nature to communities, you’ll craft unforgettable experiences that drive the collective success of our 26 Maisons – each one with a unique heritage and set within the most remarkable terroirs the world has to offer. You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our Maisons, our 5 global regions, and the entire LVMH Group, are unmatched. You join a passionate community of talents that spans four generations and combines a wealth of roles and skillsets from the roots of the vine to the glass and everything in between. You discover our essential relationship with our terroirs, and how we nurture and preserve the soils which are the source of our singular products. Our global Living Soils Living Together program has four key commitments for 2030: regenerating soils, mitigating our climate impact, engaging society, and empowering our people. You will share in our passion for hosting, for art-de-vivre as well as our pride in creating products that celebrate life’s most memorable milestones, while always experienced through measured, responsible tasting.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally. If you want to inspire and be inspired, to craft experiences and experience the best in craftsmanship, this is where you’ll flourish.

The Senior Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting leads the daily operations and oversight of the accounting, inventory, and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for the direct management and development of relevant staff, and for coordinating and reviewing activities and inputs that generate our financial results. The Senior Manager also serves as a key lead for identifying, proposing, and implementing internal and group-led initiatives within their areas of responsibility.

Office/Location: Hybrid 3x a week based out of NYC Office

Job responsibilities

General Accounting:

• Leads and oversees the month-end financial closing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established procedures. Provides expert guidance and review to the General Accounting team regarding general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, capital expenditures, and general ledger adjustments.
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of ledger accounts to accurately reflect the financial position of the company; proactively identifies significant issues for resolution and escalation to the Controller.
• Drives the review and analysis of current accounting systems and procedures to assess performance and efficiencies. Applies business insight to proactively propose, lead, and implement solutions for continuous improvements within their functional scope.
• Serves as the departmental subject matter expert in the comprehension and execution of changes to accounting and reporting standards and structures (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS) to meet corporate or statutory requirements. Coordinates effectively with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Financial Reporting:

• Manages and reviews the preparation of company financial reports, including P&L, tax, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and ancillary schedules. Ensures strict compliance with corporate policies and directives, US GAAP, and IFRS reporting requirements, working closely with the Controller and Financial Reporting Manager.
• Oversees and validates legal-entity budgeting and forecasting processes. Reviews and approves P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supplemental schedules for accuracy and appropriateness before submitting to Group Consolidation, coordinating inputs with the Finance and Operations team.
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of local and parent company reporting, including P&L, tax, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and ancillary schedules, as directed by the Controller.
• Leads the ongoing review of financial data throughout each reporting period, coordinates and manages any necessary corrective actions with the appropriate teams, and provides final review and approval of monthly reporting packages.

Inventory Management:

• Reviews monthly inventory reconciliations for all control states, verifying that control state billings, replenishments, and inventory valuation are accurate. Provides problem-solving and guidance to resolve any issues.
• Partners with the Accounting Inventory Manager to ensure the completeness and accuracy of all group and tax inventory reporting, providing senior-level oversight.
• Manages and coordinates key aspects of the month-end closing process related to calculating, reporting, and reviewing inventory and related expenses, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of submissions.

Shared Services Support:

• Collaborates closely with the Controller and Director of AR/AP in supporting shared service functions for end-to-end transactional activity, including sales flow, purchasing, general ledger, financial statements, and other key financial operations.
• Provides informed input and tactical leadership into the development and implementation of organizational finance initiatives as needed.

Profile

Leadership:

• Manages, mentors, and develops the accounting and financial reporting team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and engaged work environment.
• Ensures the accounting and reporting departments are staffed with qualified financial personnel by actively participating in recruitment, training, and performance management processes under the Controller's guidance.
• Drives the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations related to areas of responsibility resulting from audit findings, working proactively under the Controller's guidance.
• Identifies and assesses financial risks within their functional scope, and ensures the effective implementation and maintenance of robust internal controls over financial reporting.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; MBA or Masters degree preferred

Professional Experience & Skills:

• Strong people leader with a proven track record of developing talent in a dynamic and diverse work environment
• Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously as needed
• Regularly act as business partner by providing commercial solutions
• Ability to set and adjust priorities with agility as needed
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to work with all levels of the organization

Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental health support resources, fertility and family building programs. Financial Benefits: competitive salary, retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k) with company match), financial coaching, legal resources, commuter benefits, pet, renter, home and auto group rates, life insurance and disability coverage. Work-Life Balance: hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation, sick leave, personal and wellness days and paid parental leave. Professional Development: opportunities for training and continuing education, tuition reimbursement. Employee Perks: Plum Benefits and Perkspot.

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

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