Richemont Senior Accountant
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company comprising a portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and writing instruments. As a multi-brand, global organisation, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with international retail and wholesale operations and offers finance professionals exposure to complex, multi-currency accounting and group reporting within the luxury sector.
Richemont is hiring a Senior Accountant in Shelton, USA. Responsible for month‑end close, GL reconciliations and US GAAP reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead month‑end close activities including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations for assigned entities.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with US GAAP and group accounting policies.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve balance sheet variances.
- Coordinate intercompany accounting, monthly eliminations and reconciliations for consolidation.
- Support statutory and management reporting deadlines; deliver timely commentary on variances and KPIs.
- Interface with business partners (operations, inventory, treasury, tax) to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
- Prepare audit schedules and support external and internal audit inquiries.
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems controls; assist with ERP/configuration projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying group accounting policies.
- Proven ability to deliver accurate month‑end close and financial reporting under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations, intercompany accounting and audit support.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Skills
Experience
Typically 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate finance environment, with direct responsibility for month‑end close, financial reporting and reconciliations. Experience within luxury retail, wholesale or multi‑entity groups is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Shelton, Connecticut, USA, within easy reach of New York City.
Culture
Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with an international, multi‑brand organisational structure; the workplace emphasises attention to detail, collaboration across functions and professional development. Finance teams operate in a matrixed, global environment where technical rigor and commercial awareness are both valued.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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