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Manager, GL Accounting

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Published on 07.09.2025

Sephora

Finance

Reference: 269080

  • Place of employment :

    San Francisco, United States

  • Contrat type :

    Permanent Job

  • Work mode :

    Full Time

Position

Manager, GL Accounting

Profile

Job ID: 269080
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Finance
Remote Eligible:Hybrid Schedule

 

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

The Opportunity:

As our Accounting Manager, reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, you will be working closely with numerous business partners and key stakeholders and be responsible for the different area of the business, manage Canada, Beauty Insider, Credit Card and FSC (Corporate Office) and supporting the team’s work. You will also be performing analytical reviews and variance investigations as needed throughout the year, month-end reconciliations, maintaining accounting policies and procedures, and continuing the optimization of accounting and operational processes.

 

  • Manage month-end general ledger close in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS
  • Liaise with external auditors
  • Responsible for ad hoc projects
  • Lead cross-functional projects to improve the level of internal control and risk management
  • Support the defining and implementation of policies and procedures across the business
  • Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative

We would love to hear from you if have….

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA / CA / MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of related business experience Retail industry preferred but not a must
  • Advanced skills with Excel applications (PIVOTs, SUMIFs, VLOOKUPs, macros)
  • Experience with SAP
  • Must demonstrate strong strategic, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with IFRS accounting principles and financial statements
  • Driven, able to balance multiple priorities. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Tech-savvy
  • Self-motivated and resourceful

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The annual base salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $147,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.  Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.  Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

 

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy… 

 

  • The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.  
  • The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
  • The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

 

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

 

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.
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