Senior Financial Accountant

Job title: Senior Financial Accountant

Company: Amer Sports


Job description: If you haven’t heard of Amer Sports, you’ve definitely heard of our iconic global brands – Wilson, Salomon, Arc’teryx, and Atomic. We’re an organisation of high-performance sports and outdoor brands that empower people to push boundaries – whether it’s on the tennis or basketball court, ski slopes, hiking trails, or golf course.We’re excited to be recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our dynamic and growing ANZ team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this new role is the perfect opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of core accounting processes while partnering closely with shared services, internal teams, and global stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignmentWhy Join Us?Here’s a glimpse into the benefits and culture at Amer Sports ANZ:· Competitive salary + bonus + super· We’re a certified Great Place to Work· Free products and generous allowances to fuel your adventures· Flexible hybrid working (incl. added school holiday flexibility)· 6-Star Green Star rated HQ with a strong focus on sustainability· Ongoing career development and personal growth support· Regular staff days – from snow trips to fun runs· Paid volunteering days – give back while on the clock· Be part of a global powerhouse of brands with room to growKey Responsibilities:D2C Business Support

• Manage financial operations across the D2C channel, including store setup and maintenance, capex tracking, revenue recognition, inventory controls, and stocktakes.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare financial and management reports to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with teams such as FP&A, Sales, Retail, Marketing, and Warehouse to provide accurate financial insights and support.

Shared Services Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison with Europe-based Shared Services to ensure smooth coordination of financial processes and accounting tasks.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset reviews, tax compliance, and intercompany transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Supervise AP and AR functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all transactions.

Audit & Compliance

• Manage external and internal audit processes.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure SOX compliance.

Strategic & Project Support

• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight on key business initiatives.
• Contribute to global, regional, and local financial projects and process improvements.

Ad Hoc Support

• Provide financial support on an ad hoc basis as required across the business.

Skills & Experience Required:

• CA or CPA qualified
• Minimum 5 years in a senior accounting role, ideally within D2C, retail, or the sporting goods industry
• Experience in a multi-channel environment (Retail, B2B, E-commerce) preferred
• Strong understanding of Australian financial regulations, GAAP/IFRS
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities

Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV and cover letter today and tell us why you’re the perfect fit!At Amer Sports, we value diversity of experience. If your background doesn’t match every requirement but you believe you could add value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Expected salary: $100000 – 110000 per year

Location: Moorabbin Airport, VIC

Job date: Thu, 22 May 2025 22:39:49 GMT

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