Senior Analyst - Retail Accounting

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Levi Strauss & Co. is looking for a detail‑oriented Senior Analyst, Retail Accounting to support retail accounting operations and broader record‑to‑report (RTR) activities across the Americas. This role partners Retail Operations, Finance, and upstream teams to ensure accurate accounting, timely close, strong controls/SOX compliance, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is analytical, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

About the Job

- Own and support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for retail and general ledger areas (accruals, reclasses, and analysis).

- Prepare and review journal entries , ensuring appropriate support, approvals, and compliance with accounting policies.

- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations (retail and corporate accounts), ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared in line with SOX/internal control requirements.

- Perform checks on retail cash variances (POS, deposits, bank matching) and support bank reconciliations , investigating discrepancies and driving timely resolution.

- Analyze P&L and balance sheet fluctuations, prepare variance commentary, and partner with stakeholders to explain results.

- Investigate and resolve reconciling items and close variances (including clearing accounts as applicable) in partnership with upstream and downstream teams.

- Collaborate with Retail Operations, Finance, Shared Services, and global teams to resolve issues, align on timelines, and improve end‑to‑end processes.

- Support internal/external audits and SOX testing by providing documentation, walkthrough support, and timely responses to requests.

- Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation (templates, reporting, system enhancements) to improve close accuracy and cycle time.

About You

- CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)/ CP / CPA with 7+ years ’ experience in RTR

- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals , month‑end close , and RTR processes; exposure to retail cash/POS flows is a plus.

- Experience with SAP / S/4HANA (or similar large ERP) and a strong working knowledge of GL, subledger integrations, and reporting

- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI (or similar tools) to build/maintain close and reconciliation reporting

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights for stakeholders

- Proven ability to thrive in a deadline‑driven environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to closure with minimal supervision

- Working knowledge of internal controls/SOX , audit support, and documentation standards

- Comfortable working across global time zones and collaborating with geographically distributed teams

LOCATION
Mexico, D.F., Mexico
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.