Manager, Statutory Reporting

Overview:

The Statutory Reporting department is responsible for performing all statutory financial reporting tasks applicable to legal entities part of Foot Locker Group in Europe and Asia.

As a valuable member of the Finance Statutory Reporting, the Manager, Statutory Reporting is accountable for several local entities financial statements reporting, focusing on the timely and accurate completion of related tasks, including the local statutory audit process.

The Manager, Statutory Reporting is expected to act as the primary owner and main go-to person for the management and fulfillment of the timely completion of local accounting requirements related to assigned legal entities. Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end statutory reporting processes for assigned legal entities by doing the following:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the statutory reporting matters for the assigned countries.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, investigate and adjust differences between US GAAP and local GAAP items.
  • Review the deliverables provided by external accounting service providers, where applicable
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation and filing of the statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide timely audit supporting documentation to external auditors in line with aligned timelines
    • In cases, audit support must be provided by other Foot Locker teams, work with internal stakeholders for on-time delivery of audit documentation
• Cross-functionally collaborate with other teams, such as Legal and Tax Teams, as well as with external third parties, advisors and auditors.
  • Manage and drive resolution of open items arising from the local statutory audits
  • Update relevant accounting and tracking data (e.g. status tracking sheets, intercompany files, secondary ledger [when implemented], etc), on a timely basis.
• Support the delivery of monthly intercompany packages
• Drive continuous improvement in the statutory reporting processes to enhance efficiency and reduce reporting timelines.
  • Advise management on process improvements and design for new local reporting requirements.
• Execute tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, also as required for SOX compliance
• Participate and/or lead projects/initiatives that support Foot Locker priorities

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics, in combination with minimum 3+ years’ hands- on experience
• CPA/CMA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification is a plus
• Preferably experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm or a US-owned European Company
• Fluent in English; other additional European languages would be valuable
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Experience with intercompany transactions in a multi-jurisdictional business environment
• Enthusiasm for driving process improvements using available technologies
• Experience with data analytics and macros (and/or other automation tools)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting closing processes and controls
• A team player with a service-oriented attitude and proactive thinking
• Strong attention to details and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

Benefits:

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w)
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products
• Casual Sneaker Culture
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
• Travel reimbursement
• Access to premium wellness apps
• Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
• Pension Plan
• Discounted Collective Health plans
• Activities organized by our Social Committee #