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Equinox

Senior Accountant

Company Description



OUR STORY



We are a company with integrated luxury and lifestyle offerings centered on movement, nutrition, and regeneration. In addition to Equinox, our other brands, Blink, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle and Furthermore are all recognized for inspiring and motivating members and employees to maximize life. Within our portfolio of brands, we have more than 200 locations within every major city across the country in addition to London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

OUR CODE



We are passionate about high performance living and we practice what we preach - investing time in our own health and fitness. We believe that everyone has untapped potential within them and it takes a disruptive approach to unleash it. We dream big and don't settle for the status quo. We sweat the details. We never accept less than 110% to help each other deliver the Equinox experience and enable our members to get great results. We are obsessed with what's new, what's now, what's next. Never following, always leading, living ahead of the moment in fashion, culture, and consumer behavior. We aren't just a company; we're a community vested in each other's success. We value humility and a team approach at every level of the company.

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Job Description

The Senior Accountant is a key position within our Accounting department. The expectations for the role are to demonstrate strong and effective management over the monthly closing and reporting process specific to his or her responsibilities.

The Senior Accountant will assist in the accounting and internal reporting of the Company. This individual will manage the month-end responsibilities of the Company, including but not limited to club operating expenses, general & administrative and corporate expenses as well as the monthly executive summary for investor review. The position will manage all new and existing capital leases. The position will be involved in the roll-out of the new general ledger accounting software and make recommendations on process enhancement. The individual will also be responsible for managing to the accounting books and P&L for the Company's latest venture, Equinox Hotel.

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. Qualified candidates will bring a strong knowledge of GAAP, proven leadership ability, excellent communication skills and strong record of process improvements.

This individual will approach projects with a flexible, innovative, service-oriented approach, and a strong emphasis on system-based (rather than people-based) solutions.

This position will report directly to the Manager of Accounting at the Company's corporate headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage the month-end close process including the recording of payroll, club general & administrative expenses, corporate expense to the general ledger
  • Research, development and implement strategic based processes to improve accounting and month-end close responsibilities
  • Manage accounting for capital leases
  • Prepare the monthly Executive Summary write-up with a strong working knowledge of the Company's performance and in a professional business writing style
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financials are appropriately stated
  • Validate the accuracy and completeness of internal financial reports
  • Support the transactions and fluctuations of the P&L accounts with robust variance analysis
  • Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audit
  • Assist with corporate expenses and preparation of various supporting documents for the executives.
  • Respond to inquiries from the field on a timely basis. Must be able to understand the intent of the users of the financial statements. Provide information which is meaningful to the users.
  • Prepare ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements.
  • Prepare various schedules and supporting documentation for the external audit
  • Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, Real Estate, Retail, and Procurement
  • Assist and support financial planning and analysis group in preparation of annual budgets

Qualifications
  • Manage the month-end close process including the recording of payroll, club general & administrative expenses, corporate expense to the general ledger
  • Research, development and implement strategic based processes to improve accounting and month-end close responsibilities
  • Manage accounting for capital leases
  • Prepare the monthly Executive Summary write-up with a strong working knowledge of the Company's performance and in a professional business writing style
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financials are appropriately stated
  • Validate the accuracy and completeness of internal financial reports
  • Support the transactions and fluctuations of the P&L accounts with robust variance analysis
  • Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audit
  • Assist with corporate expenses and preparation of various supporting documents for the executives.
  • Respond to inquiries from the field on a timely basis. Must be able to understand the intent of the users of the financial statements. Provide information which is meaningful to the users.
  • Prepare ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements.
  • Prepare various schedules and supporting documentation for the external audit
  • Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, Real Estate, Retail, and Procurement
  • Assist and support financial planning and analysis group in preparation of annual budgets

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • We offer competitive salary, benefits and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
  • Complimentary Club membership
  • 30- 50% discounts on all Equinox products and services including Personal Training, Private Pilates, Spa and Café' services and Shop items

HOW TO LEARN MORE
  • For more information regarding our company and career opportunities, please visit careers.equinox.com


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must have a legal right to work in the United States. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted. EOE

Job ID: equinox-743999657410437
Employment Type: Other

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