Director Corporate Accounting

PVH has evolved from its 1881 roots to become a diversified global apparel company with over $8 billion in revenues through a combination of strategic acquisitions and by successfully growing our brands globally across the wholesale, retail, e-commerce and licensing channels. PVH's transformative acquisitions – Calvin Klein in 2003, Tommy Hilfiger in 2010, and Warnaco in 2013 – have redefined our identity, performance and long-term growth potential.

Provide financial support for PVH’s Corporate departments. Responsible for (1) all closing, estimate and budgetary processes for the Corporate Income Statement, (2) explaining variances in the Corporate results (3) implementing and maintaining adequate internal controls and adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley for area, (4) supervising and developing a team of four associates, (5) identifying and implementing improvements in operational processes, (6) assisting the Vice President of Accounting with special projects and analyses as needed.

* Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes for the Corporate income statement. * Ensure completeness, accuracy and proper accounting treatment. * Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with Financial Reporting deadlines. * Responsible for the monthly estimate process for the Corporate income statement. * Challenge assumptions for reasonableness, including amount and timing. * Provide guidance to staff. * Identify and communicate risks and opportunities. * Timely and accurate reporting to management. * Responsible for the preliminary and final budget processes. * Direct work of the team to ensure Financial Reporting deadlines are met. * Oversee and review all Corporate department budgets. Challenge assumptions for completeness and reasonableness, including amount and timing. * Present Corporate budget to senior management. Bridge and explain variances between actuals, budget, and plan. * Support various internal and external reporting processes, including year-end schedules in support of the Company’s 10-K. * Maintain and execute adequate internal controls for area and update Sarbanes-Oxley control narratives as needed. * Provide financial and accounting guidance and support to various Corporate departments as needed. * Research technical pronouncements that impact Corporate. * Assist with special projects as needed. * Train and develop associates. Evaluate performance.

* **Experience:** 7+ years of experience, including Big Four or Corporate accounting/reporting experience. * **Education:** Minimum four year degree in Accounting/Finance. CPA preferred. * **Skills:** Technical, yet practical hand in applying accounting processes. Proactive and self-motivated individual who challenges the status-quo. Strong communicator. Strong analytical skills. Ability to multi-task effectively. Strong leadership skills. Action-oriented. * **Environment:** Quick paced environment with successful multi tasking required. Must be able to adapt to shifting priorities while meeting strict deadlines. Must be able to work under pressure with competing demands from multiple members of senior management. Team based approach to completing responsibilities. Must rely on people outside of Corporate Accounting to meet key deadlines for budgets, closings and estimates such as IT, W&D and Licensing Finance, so developing strong working relationships is a must. Some overtime required at peak periods, including quarter-end and budget processes, but especially at year end when significant overtime can be expected for a period of up to one month. Periodic travel to New York office required.