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Role Summary
URBN is hiring an Accounting Manager to join the Global Supply Chain Organization! The Accounting Manager is responsible for end-to-end accounting tasks encompassing spend oversight and month-end cost reporting across all cost areas within URBN’s North American Supply Chain organization. This role serves as the lead accounting liaison between Corporate & Brand Accounting and the various N.A. Supply Chain Support and Operational teams. This role partners with Supply Chain FP&A and Operations colleagues to ensure accurate cost reporting backed by strong internal controls, accounting practices, and policies, as well as providing variance analyses that support informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong accounting fundamentals, the ability to operate in a fast-paced/high-demand environment, and a passion for continuous improvement, while possessing a desire to understand broader supply chain principles and concepts. This individual will be expected to build cross-functional relationships, influence outcomes through data, and elevate financial discipline across the Supply Chain organization. The individual should be a self-starter who can work independently to meet deadlines and complete various tasks and projects as assigned.
Role Responsibilities
Lead and execute month-end close activities for all North America Supply Chain cost centers, including Transportation, Logistics/Labor, Customer Contact Center, Fraud, Supplies, and M&R.
Own accounting procedures inclusive of journal entries, accruals, reclasses, amortizations, and balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
Ensure accurate expense recognition and proper cost classification across Supply Chain spend categories, including review of coding, timing, and supporting documentation.
Partner with Accounts Payable/3P payment providers, Shared Services, and operational teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, accrual gaps, and reporting issues to support timely payment and accurate financial close.
Monitor and report on North America Supply Chain capital expenditure activity, including project tracking, cash flow monitoring, and alignment to budget/forecast.
Partner with operational stakeholders to ensure proper capitalization practices and accurate timing of project spend.
Deliver actionable month-end reporting packages and explain monthly performance through variance analysis vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year, including root cause drivers that tie into operational events.
Maintain and strengthen Supply Chain Finance controls, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit-ready support for key processes and balances.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline close activities, improve reporting speed/quality, and increase operational visibility.
Develop, document, and maintain SOPs, training materials, and process workflows to ensure consistency and scalability across the team.
Monitor and audit supply chain and financial system data to ensure reporting integrity and alignment.
Role Qualifications
5 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance (Supply Chain, Operations Finance, or Distribution preferred).
Strong understanding of month-end close processes including accrual accounting, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling); experience with financial systems/ERPs and reporting tools preferred (e.g., Oracle EBS/Hyperion, etc.)
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.