Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

 

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

 

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

 

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour is looking for a Senior Director, Accounting to oversee the Americas region (United States, Canada, and Latin America), the largest of all regions within UA.  This position serves as a critical accounting role who will manage and supervise the entire Americas Accounting Function across all channels (Wholesale, Distributor, Retail and E-commerce) through the monthly and quarterly close process. Additionally, this individual will lead the team through various internal reporting and analysis while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SEC standards and Sarbanes Oxley.  This role will have direct oversight over the general accounting team in Americas and work very closely with the cross functional teams consisting of the Accounting Operations, Tax, FP&A and Corporate Accounting team. The Senior Director will report directly to UA’s Chief Accounting Officer.  

Your Impact Lead the Americas’ region accounting team in close coordination with the Corporate Accounting, Accounting Operations, Tax, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, IT and Financial Reporting teams Oversight of the Americas region’s monthly and quarterly close procedures, ensuring close process is accurate and timely Facilitate the Americas region’s monthly close meetings with Corporate Accounting team, as well as partner with FP&A and Corporate Accounting teams to align internal management reporting packages  Oversight of critical judgement & estimate analysis relative to allowance for doubtful accounts, sales returns and allowances, reserves for markdowns, inventory obsolescence reserves and off-invoice discounts Oversight of Inventory Accounting team including the standard costing process, purchase price variances and inventory reporting Lead transformational change within the Americas region’s accounting team around automation, accounting policies and procedures Develop and drive processes to streamline and make the accounting organization more efficient Identify and assist in implementing process and technological improvement opportunities Maintain continuing professional education requirements to stay apprised of new technical developments Partner with cross-functional teams on enterprise-wide projects Supervise a direct team of three (3) or more reports and approximately 15 indirect reports, providing technical direction and assistance Inspire the continued development of the team, ensuring appropriate growth of each team member, while fostering a spirit of continuous improvement. Develop, train and instruct the Americas accounting team to utilize best practices Interact with finance and other key business leaders to properly align policies and controls with business operations, uncovering synergies, risks and opportunities and ensuring ongoing compliance with implemented policies and procedures Translate and communicate complex accounting information to various audiences to drive informed business and financial decision making
  Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 10-15+ years of relevant post-professional experience Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or Retail, Wholesale, inventory accounting is a plus
Controller experience within a public company, especially US listed, is strongly preferred
SAP accounting system experience preferred Promote strong communications within Accounting & Finance as well as possess the gravitas to interact with cross-functional teams  Successful track record of developing and managing the closing process, overseeing strong financial controls, financial accounting systems and processes Forward thinking and have the ability to expeditiously execute projects and programs Generate win-win outcomes by building partnerships across the enterprise while aligning expectations and integrating various viewpoints Must be hands-on and detail oriented, while being able to see the big picture Strong organizational and time management skills supported by defined processes High resilience and must be comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Collaborative, a strong team player, and a creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities Must have unquestionable personal integrity Positive attitude and dependable team player

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Workplace Location Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore HQ office.  Return to Work Designation:  3 days per week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.  Relocation Relocation Provided Base Compensation

 $197,906.00 - $272,121.30 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

 

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community Under Armour Merchandise Discounts Competitive 401(k) plan matching Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

 

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.