Saks Global Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $80,000–105,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
About Saks Global
Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and other luxury retail and e‑commerce experiences. The organization leverages extensive customer data, dedicated merchandising and digital capabilities, and strategic brand partnerships to deliver a highly curated luxury shopping experience across physical and digital channels.
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting at Saks Global in Texas—$80K–$105K annually. Full-time luxury retail finance role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform and review general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Support month-end and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting aligned with close deadlines
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules, variance analyses, and internal management reports with a focus on data accuracy and insight quality
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support financial planning and performance tracking
- Prepare monthly and quarterly internal reporting packages for finance and accounting leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity and adherence to timelines
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting (similar to Form 10-Q/10-K), standalone entity financials, and other periodic reporting materials
- Lead the quarterly and annual financial preparation process, including gathering footnote and support schedules from other teams, updating documents, drafting language and completing disclosure checklists
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support audit readiness and risk mitigation
- Support internal and external audits by providing timely documentation and clear explanations to meet audit deadlines and requirements, coordinating audit request delivery across teams
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and identify process improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Monitor new pronouncements and developments in accounting and financial reporting guidance, assist in impact analysis and implementation planning, draft technical accounting memos, and support auditor review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
- 4-6 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial literacy
- Experience with general ledger and other financial systems and preparation of account reconciliations and analysis
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Active CPA license or CPA candidacy near completion strongly preferred
- Background in Big 4 or public accounting
- Experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with SOX compliance or other regulatory frameworks
- Analytical thinking and ability to work cross-functionally
Skills
Experience
4-6 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry setting, with preference for Big 4 or public accounting background and specific experience in retail, technology, or manufacturing sectors.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required. Active CPA license or CPA candidacy near completion strongly preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Texas, Texas, USA, within easy reach of Dallas.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 105,000 per annum.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; employee discount; and a variety of additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance.
Culture
Saks Global fosters a fast‑paced, customer‑centric culture rooted in luxury merchandising and digital innovation. Teams are collaborative and data‑informed, offering exposure to cross‑functional career paths across retail, distribution and e‑commerce.
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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