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Employer The Bradford Group Location Niles, Illinois Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 21, 2026
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Focus Area Corporate / International Finance, Data Analytics, Records & Reporting Role Type Accountant, Analyst Role Level Senior Education Level Bachelor's Degree Certifications CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant, CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate
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Impassioned Emboldened Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.
The Bradford Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and enterprise-wide planning and analysis. This hybrid role combines corporate accounting, debt/ESOP compliance, and FP&A responsibilities, including ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial systems administration (Workday Adaptive). This position plays a key role in delivering accurate financial insights, maintaining compliance with debt covenants, supporting cash and capital structure planning, and providing executive leadership with actionable analysis, KPIs, and reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
How You Will Contribute
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages related to credit agreement compliance requirements
Review weekly borrowing base calculations and schedules
Monitor and ensure compliance with lender debt covenants
Perform accounting and financial analysis related to corporate debt and ESOP structure
Manage accounting, budgeting, and reforecasting for the parent holding company (debt/ESOP)
Serve as liaison with lender: support reporting, audits, and capital structure analysis
FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
Support annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes across global operations
Join in partnering with business leaders to understand drivers of financial performance and gather planning inputs
Complete initial financial analysis, including variance reporting (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year)
Provide insights into operational, financial, and strategic performance through KPIs and trend analysis
Respond to management inquiries and provide decision-support analysis
Evaluate foreign exchange impacts on financial performance
Financial Systems & Data Management (Workday Adaptive)
Serve as backup administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, maintenance, data loads, integrations, security)
Provide user training and support budgeting tools adoption
Assist in system enhancements to improve cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and integration across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Process Improvement & Special Projects
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle time
Develop and document policies, procedures, and best practices
Lead or support cross-functional and strategic finance projects
Provide leadership on special projects and may guide junior team members
What You Will Bring And Skills That Excite Us
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Experience with financial systems such as Workday Adaptive, HFM, Essbase, or SAP preferred
Prior experience supporting debt financing, treasury, or ESOP structures is a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and financial modeling
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling; macros a plus)
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data to non-financial audiences
Strong understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
Experience administering or working within financial planning systems
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently
CPA and/or MBA a plus
Preferred Experience With Debt Covenant Reporting, Including Borrowing Base
Preferred experience with ERP implementations or system enhancements
Experience with using AI tools for process improvements/streamlining work
Bradford At a Glance
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Employer The Bradford Group Location Niles, Illinois Salary Competitive Closing date Sep 21, 2026
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Focus Area Corporate / International Finance, Data Analytics, Records & Reporting Role Type Accountant, Analyst Role Level Senior Education Level Bachelor's Degree Certifications CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant, CISA – Certified Information System Auditor Work Mode Hybrid Employment Type Full Time Organization Type Corporate
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Job Description Job Description
Impassioned Emboldened Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.
The Bradford Group is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, compliance, and enterprise-wide planning and analysis. This hybrid role combines corporate accounting, debt/ESOP compliance, and FP&A responsibilities, including ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial systems administration (Workday Adaptive). This position plays a key role in delivering accurate financial insights, maintaining compliance with debt covenants, supporting cash and capital structure planning, and providing executive leadership with actionable analysis, KPIs, and reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
How You Will Contribute
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting packages related to credit agreement compliance requirements
Review weekly borrowing base calculations and schedules
Monitor and ensure compliance with lender debt covenants
Perform accounting and financial analysis related to corporate debt and ESOP structure
Manage accounting, budgeting, and reforecasting for the parent holding company (debt/ESOP)
Serve as liaison with lender: support reporting, audits, and capital structure analysis
FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
Support annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes across global operations
Join in partnering with business leaders to understand drivers of financial performance and gather planning inputs
Complete initial financial analysis, including variance reporting (actual vs. budget/forecast/prior year)
Provide insights into operational, financial, and strategic performance through KPIs and trend analysis
Respond to management inquiries and provide decision-support analysis
Evaluate foreign exchange impacts on financial performance
Financial Systems & Data Management (Workday Adaptive)
Serve as backup administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning (configuration, maintenance, data loads, integrations, security)
Provide user training and support budgeting tools adoption
Assist in system enhancements to improve cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and integration across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
Process Improvement & Special Projects
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle time
Develop and document policies, procedures, and best practices
Lead or support cross-functional and strategic finance projects
Provide leadership on special projects and may guide junior team members
What You Will Bring And Skills That Excite Us
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, or financial analysis
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Experience with financial systems such as Workday Adaptive, HFM, Essbase, or SAP preferred
Prior experience supporting debt financing, treasury, or ESOP structures is a plus
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and financial modeling
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling; macros a plus)
Ability to analyze, interpret, and present financial data to non-financial audiences
Strong understanding of financial statements and their interdependencies
Experience administering or working within financial planning systems
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently
CPA and/or MBA a plus
Preferred Experience With Debt Covenant Reporting, Including Borrowing Base
Preferred experience with ERP implementations or system enhancements
Experience with using AI tools for process improvements/streamlining work
Bradford At a Glance
- Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide and have over 32 million customers served.
- Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
- We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
- Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
- Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our "next big idea," among diverse and inclusive teams.
- Flexibility and wellness: Whether it's offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
- Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster's memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!
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