Staff Accountant

WE ARE PENTLAND BRANDSPIONEERING BRANDS THAT MAKE LIFE BETTERWe’re Pentland Brands, the people behind some of the world’s best-loved sports, outdoor and lifestyle brands.Speedo is a part of the Pentland Brands Limited Family.We are Pentland Brands, a global family business bringing some of the most loved active and footwear brands to millions of people around the world.We own Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Mitre, ellesse, Red or Dead and we’re the UK licensee for Kickers. Our products are available in over 190 countries and are sold either directly by Group companies or are represented by licensees and distributors.All our brands have their own unique identities and every one of them is powered by Pentland. We have more than1,200employees worldwide and we’re always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic people to help shape our future.We celebrate differences and give everyone the freedom to innovate and develop, be it through creative working environments or learning opportunities. Our brands are there in the moments that matter - being there for more people, in more of those moments, drives everything we do.At Pentland, we’re guided by four principles, we use these to make sure we’re not only doing a great job, but we’re doing it in the right way:Success is a team gameWith clarity and courageBetter as standardIn good conscienceWe believe in building brands for the world to love, generation after generation. Your potential is our potential and together we can build and grow brands that last.KEY PURPOSE:The Staff Accountant, supporting the Corporate Finance function, plays a key role in driving the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across Pentland’s North American entities. This position is integral to the month-end close process, with a strong focus on preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and maintaining robust financial controls.Close collaboration with the Regional Accounting & Compliance Manager, Global Finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders is essential to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial results, while continuously improving processes and strengthening the overall control environment.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: MONTH-END CLOSE & FINANCIAL REPORTINGSupport the timely closure of the regional financial ledger within five working days, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliancePrepare and post journal entries in SAP across multiple company codes with appropriate supporting documentationOwn key close activities, including accruals, amortizations, and expense recognitionPrepare and analyze monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), including variance analysis and clear, concise commentaryUpload, validate, and reconcile financial results in OneStream, ensuring accuracy and completenessBALANCE SHEET MANAGEMENT & RECONCILIATIONSPrepare, review, and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations for multiple U.S. and Canadian entities within ten working days of month-endInvestigate, resolve, and document reconciling items in a timely manner, ensuring all balances are fully supportedMaintain intercompany accounts and resolve discrepancies across entitiesReconcile and manage fixed asset schedules, including depreciation and asset trackingEnsure all balance sheet accounts comply with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal policiesCROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATIONCollaborate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Sales, and Planning teams to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial dataPartner with FP&A to ensure financial results are accurately reflected in forecasts and budgetsCoordinate with Global Finance teams to ensure alignment with accounting policies and reporting requirementsCONTROLS, COMPLIANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTMaintain a strong control environment through thorough documentation and review of reconciliations and journal entriesSupport tax compliance activities, including income tax, sales tax, VAT, and other regulatory requirementsIdentify and drive process improvements related to the close process and balance sheet reconciliationsSupport enhancements and optimization of SAP and financial reporting systemsPerform additional ad hoc analysis and tasks as requiredInventory & Cost Accounting Support inventory accounting, including reconciliation of inventory balances and analysis of standard versus actual costsAnalyze inventory movements, reserves, and obsolescence to ensure accurate valuationPartner with Operations and FP&A to explain and resolve inventory-related variancesQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant involvement in month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting requiredExperience with SAP or comparable ERP systems preferredAdvanced Excel proficiency, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate large datasetsExperience operating in multi-entity and/or multinational environmentsStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is a plusExceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to investigate discrepancies and drive resolutionsStrong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills in fast-paced environmentsHands-on experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and variance analysis is a plusThrives in a fast‑paced, team‑first, high‑energy environment, with a positive, can‑do, customer‑focused attitude.