Sr. Accountant, Compensation

Sr. Accountant, Compensation

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.

Purpose of Role The Senior Accountant of Compensation is a highly motivated and energetic accounting professional, that thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment. This role will play a key part in our Americas (US and Canada with support in LATAM) and Corporate close process, providing hands on preparation, support, analysis, and partnership with all key stakeholders overcompensation accounting. Ensuring compliance with internal controls, audits, and management reporting. The successful candidate will also be organized, efficient and effective, and have an ability to consistently meet month end, quarterly and yearend reporting and audit deadlines, while delivering high quality, accurate results.

Your Impact

• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations for payroll actuals, payroll accruals, bonus, benefits, insurance, relocation, mobility, PTO, deferred comp and other compensation areas.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger. Ensure all payroll transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.
• Assist in the preparation of segment and consolidated financial statements, variance analysis, and support the external audit through communication with auditors as point of contact for requests
• Prepare financial schedules to assist in variance analysis reviews for close meetings, own follow ups and documentation of late entries or adjustments to ensure completeness and accuracy over financial reporting
• Partner with key accounting and finance departments such as Payroll, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Risk/Legal, to ensure accurate and complete accounting over compensation areas
• Ensure accounting mapping of payroll master data to General Ledger is accurately and timely updated
• Support Corporate Accounting management for all compensation accounting, including nonrecurring matters, developing and implementing robust internal accounting controls, including detailed standard operating procedures for all accounting activities.
• Support the coordination of the annual external audit and internal audit processes
• Research accounting guidance and provide implications to leadership and relevant accounting
• Support management in the implementation of accounting system improvements, transformation efforts as key partner to execute on these strategic initiatives
• Assist with preparation of the global close process and efforts to support delivering consolidated financial statements
• Collaborate across regions and business partners regarding preparation of quarterly internal reporting packages

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines
• Ability to deliver consistent, timely and accurate information and reporting
• Outstanding knowledge and application of US GAAP
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of internal and external audiences
• Strong analytical skills coupled with good decision-making skills
• Excellent working knowledge of financial statements and good understanding of tools to benchmark disclosure practices

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
• Accounting systems experience (SAP and Blackline preferred)
• Strong expert level excel modeling skills
• 3+ years of relevant experience in large multinational public companies preferred
• CPA license preferred but not required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates a commitment to Under Armour's values of Love the Athletes, Celebrate the Wins, Stand for Equality, Act Sustainably and Fight on Together
• Energetic, hands-on, resourceful self-started who can partner with all levels and functions of the company and takes a consultative and collaborative approach
• A team player who can manage cross functional involvement for the purpose of getting to a common goal
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills
• A resilient leader who is comfortable in fast-moving, dynamic environments and adaptable to change
• Innovative, intellectually curious, enthusiastic and creative
• Passion to scale and grow a complex business. Somebody who is seen as a problem-solver and builder who strives for continuous improvement
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity

Workplace Location

Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore (HQ) office. Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time. Relocation No relocation provided Base Compensation $75,000-$95,000 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 Equal Opportunity

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 seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.