Levi Strauss & Company:
Sr. Financial Analyst, Accounting and Reporting Job in San Francisco, VT

JOB DESCRIPTION We believe that clothes — and how you make them — can make a difference. Since 1853, we’ve been passionate about innovation to meet people’s needs. We invented the first blue jean. And we reinvented khaki pants. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines for our manufacturing partners. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. A company doesn’t last 160 years by standing still. It endures by reinventing itself, striving to delight its consumers, winning in the marketplace, and by remaining true to its values. We employ more than 17,000 people around the world – supporting great brands, including Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen®. Our employees are committed to progress, authenticity and collaboration. Job Description As the Sr. Audit Accountant, you will support Levi Strauss Americas (LSA) Financial Controller in ensuring the accurate consolidation of all LSA financial data for analysis and SEC reporting purposes. You'll help strengthen the Americas processes and ensure regulation compliance. • Guide the monthly/quarterly LSA financial close processes as part of our financial management and reporting requirements • Maintain essential review and US GAAP reporting processes to US Corporate Controllers group as part of our quarterly reporting requirements, including retail store impairment reviews, embedded derivatives reporting, annual lease schedule update • Review and consolidate quarterly affiliate reporting, with appropriate focus on essential accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, dilutions, AR reserves, inventory) and follow-up on issues • Enforce accounting procedures and controls that maintain data integrity, reflect operating performance, and minimize risk exposure • Support SOX compliance, periodically reviewing test results and follow-up on identified deficiencies for corrective action • Improvement and enhancement of financial reporting including HFM reporting • Identify opportunities to use the Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization to improve the effectiveness of LSA financial and accounting processes • Conduct periodic reviews of essential accounting areas (revenue recognition surveys) and GL account reconciliations • Provide ad-hoc consultation to the LSA finance community for US GAAP compliance. Support impact assessments and reviews for changes in accounting and reporting e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting. • Frequent interaction with business stakeholders, including managers and leaders in finance and other teams, to support LSA controllership goals • Build communications between the US Corporate Controllers group and the Americas affiliates (Canada, Mexico and Brazil) • Support our external audit process and requirements, being a primary point of contact for PwC • Coordinate any recurring or ad/hoc LSA inquiries and reporting for US Corporate Controller Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field • 3+ years of experience; public accounting background preferred • CPA preferred with US GAAP and SOX experience • Experience in retail and consumer industries advantageous • Customer-focused and can collaborate with multiple partners • Proficient with MS Office, including advanced Excel skills. SAP and HFM skills preferred, Essbase a plus. • Occasional travel required We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot: • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save. • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations • Product discount of 40% off regular-price merchandise The Company's policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. The Company has established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. ­ LOCATION1155 Battery St. San Francisco, CA, 94111FULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time